Hailing from South Africa, the Leucadendron genus comprises a diverse group of 80 species, ranging from 4-foot-tall evergreen shrubs to 30-foot-tall trees. They’re hardy in Zones 9-11 and have ...
The Proteaceae family encompasses a diverse group of genera, everything from leucospermum (pincushion) to banksia and grevillea, even lesser-known genera like hakea, isopogon and serruria. One of the ...
Leucadendrons vary in height from the 8-10m tall Silver tree (Leucadendron argenteum) to the smaller growing Red Devil or Devil’s Blush (cultivated varieties of Leucadendron salignum) at just a metre ...
Leucadendrons are masters of colour change, providing interest and intrigue throughout the year with their cone-like clusters of flowers surrounded by leaf-like bracts that put on stunning displays of ...
Proteas and leucadendrons flower from late autumn and through the winter months. Photo / Supplied Having fresh flowers in the house has long been a desirable habit for many. As gardens have got ...
Leucadendrons are very attractive, hardy shrubs in the protea family that are valued for their colourful 'bracts', which are modified leaves that surround a small flower. The range of leucadendrons ...
A delicate, creamy-white South African native flower, the Blushing Bride, is back in vogue this year as the flower choice for weddings. The exotic flower is replacing bright, full bodied natives like ...