Leucadendron 'Inca Gold' 150 mm

Leucadendron 'Inca Gold' (Leucadendron 'Inca Gold')

A hardy, small evergreen shrub producing masses of golden yellow flowers throughout winter and spring.

Well suited to single or mass planting, general landscaping and hedging.

Position: Preters a sunny, open position.

Soil: Well-drained

Watering: Low water requirements once established:

Fertilising: Use a native fertiliser in spring

Grow tips: Water in extreme dry conditions. Prune after flowering to maintain size and shape. Mulch well.

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ATTRACTING

FROST

TOLERANT

CUT

FLOWER -

COASTAL

CONDITIONS

Originating from South Africa, Leucadendrons have adapted well to Australian conditions. Foliage is usually elliptical with the occasional needle-like variety. Most often it is green with a dense covering of silvery hairs. Flowers are actually bracts and are produced at the tips of the branches. Attractive cone heads are the centre point of the display.

CONDITIONS: Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil in an open, sunny position. If drainage is poor, plant on a sloping bank or raised bed. Improve poor soil by digging in organic material.