Leucadendron 'Golden Mitre'
Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Leucadendron salignum x laureolum |
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Height: | 1.5m |
Width: | 1.5m |
Position: | Full Sun |
Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
Uses: | feature plant, foliage, pot suitable, cut flower, mass planting |
Description: Leucadendron Golden Mitre is a small shrub which was selected for its golden coloured foliage from Autumn to Spring.
How to look after Leucadendron Golden Mitre:
Although Leucadendrons are drought tolerant, soil should be kept moist in the first year until plant is established, once established they may require some watering in extremely dry conditions.
Prune Leucadendron Golden Mitre by removing flowers (which are popular in floral arrangements) this will encourage new growth and help maintain shape of plant.