Leucadendron galpinii ‘Silver Cone’

Leucadendron are intriguing evergreen shrubs from South Africa called cone bushes loved for their vibrant foliage and cone shaped inflorescences often surrounded by colourful bracts. L galpinii ‘Silver Cone’ has silvery green leaves on coral red stems topped with silver cones in spring and summer. Tolerant of wind and salt spray. Hardy to zone 8 but should be grown in protected locations up against buildings or in other protected locations. Try it as a winter houseplant in colder regions.
Common Name: Cone Bush
Family: Proteaceae (The Protea Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Foliage Colour: Bluish, Golden, Burgundy/Red/Purple
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Soil Moisture:
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geographical Origin: Southern Africa and Madagascar