Leucadendron 'Jubilee Crown'

Leucadendron 'Jubilee Crown' is a striking evergreen shrub that reaches 4 to 6 feet tall (1.5m) and 3 to 4 feet wide (1m), featuring an upright rounded habit with narrow blue-green, slightly hairy leaves. This female selection is known for its ornamental cones with bracts that change from green to ruby-pink or crimson in full sun, blooming in spring. The cones resemble a crown, lending the plant its regal name.

It thrives best in full sun, prefers well-draining acidic soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. It's a low-maintenance, frost-tolerant plant suitable for gardens, rockeries, and containers, and it's excellent for cut flower arrangements due to its long-lasting floral display. Pruning after flowering encourages new growth and maintains its shape.

This plant is ideal for gardeners seeking a bold, eco-friendly feature that adds vibrant color and texture year-round, with seasonal pink to red ornamental cones that beautifully complement its fine foliage. Its toughness and drought tolerance make it suitable for water-wise gardens in temperate climates, with moderate watering needed during dry spells.

Key Features:

• Height: 4-6 feet (1.5m)
• Width: 3-4 feet (1m)
• Dense, upright rounded shrub with blue-green leaves
• Pink to red crown-like cones in spring
• Full sun exposure preferred
• Drought and frost-tolerant (hardy to about -5°C / 23°F)
• Best in well-drained, acidic soils
• Low maintenance, ideal for cut flowers and focal garden planting
• Prune after flowering to maintain form and encourage growth

Leucadendron 'Jubilee Crown' is a superb addition for adding year-round structure, color, and sustainability to your garden or floral projects.

Fun Facts:

• The name "Jubilee Crown" comes from the striking crown-like appearance of its colorful seed cones, which turn vibrant pink to crimson in the spring, making it a natural focal point in any landscape.
• This cultivar originated as a hybrid between Leucadendron lanigerum and Leucadendron laxum, combining the best traits of both parents for beauty and resilience.
• It belongs to the Proteaceae family, which includes other notable plants like Banksias and Waratahs, famous for their unique flowers and ecological roles.
• The vibrant cones are clusters of tiny flowers surrounded by colorful bracts, attracting pollinators such as birds and insects to the garden.
• Leucadendrons, including 'Jubilee Crown,' have evolved in fire-prone regions and are adapted to survive and regenerate after wildfires, a fascinating ecological survival trait.
• It is often used in professional floral arrangements due to its long-lasting flowers, with a vase life of up to three weeks when properly conditioned.