Description
Botanical name – Leucadendron salignum x laureolum "Red Gem"
Common name – Leucadendron "Red Gem"
Description – Red Gem is a medium-sized shrub that showcases distinctive bronze and deep red flowers during the winter months. With a height of 2.0m and a width of 1.5m, this shrub provides an excellent contrast to your home garden, featuring lush and bushy foliage. It thrives in full sun and is well-suited for both home gardens and floristry due to its unique and attractive appearance.
Flower Colour – Bronze and Deep Red
Flower Period – Winter
Fruiting – N/A
Location – Full Sun
Care – Red Gem is a low-maintenance shrub with low water requirements. It thrives in well-drained acidic soil with a low pH. Moderate frost tolerance makes it suitable for various climates. Pruning can be done after flowering to maintain shape.
Mature height – 2m H x 1.5m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
140mm – 40cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
Full Sun | |
Low Watering |
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Ideal for Pots | |
Flowering | |
Wild Life Attracting | |
Frost Tolerant | |
1.5m Wide | |
2m High |