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Product Overview
Leucadendron salignum Bright Eyes is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its striking display of red, orange, and white cone-shaped flowers. The bright, multi-coloured blooms appear from spring through summer, providing a long-lasting splash of colour. Its dense growth habit and vibrant foliage make it an excellent choice for borders, garden beds, or container planting. This South African native is perfect for adding a bold focal point to any landscape.
Growth:
This variety typically grows up to 1.5 metres in height and spread, forming a dense, upright shrub that works well as a feature plant or in mixed native garden plantings.
Light Requirements:
Thrives in full sun for optimal growth and flowering. It will tolerate light shade but prefers sunny positions to produce the best flower display.
Soil Requirements:
Prefers well-drained, sandy, or loamy soils. This plant can adapt to a range of soil types as long as drainage is adequate, making it suitable for coastal gardens as well.
Water Requirements:
Moderate water needs during the establishment phase. Once established, Leucadendron Bright Eyes is drought-tolerant and requires only occasional watering during dry periods.
Frost Tolerance:
This plant is frost-tolerant to a certain degree and can withstand light frost once established.
Drought Tolerance:
Leucadendron Bright Eyes is highly drought-tolerant, making it a perfect choice for low-water gardens once it has been established.
Flowering Information:
Produces vibrant red, orange, and white cone flowers from spring through summer, adding seasonal interest to your garden. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain its shape and encourage new blooms.
Spacing Requirements:
Space plants approximately 1.5 metres apart to allow for healthy growth and air circulation.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Use a low-phosphorus, slow-release fertiliser during the growing season to promote lush growth and flowering.
Care and Maintenance:
Minimal maintenance is required. Prune after flowering to encourage bushy growth and maintain its compact shape. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
