Leucadendron 'Red Countess'

Leucadendron 'Red Countess' is a regal South African native shrub featuring rich crimson and burgundy colored bracts that add aristocratic elegance to your cold climate garden. This distinguished protea relative offers sophisticated deep red tones with exceptional frost tolerance.

Key Features:

• Rich crimson and burgundy colored bracts
• Excellent frost tolerance once established
• Drought tolerant with low water requirements
• Exceptional for cut flower arrangements
• Attracts native birds and beneficial insects

Growing Conditions:

• Full sun to light shade
• Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
• Drought tolerant once established
• Suitable for north and west-facing areas

This hardy shrub reaches 1.5m in height and width, making it perfect for feature plantings, formal borders, or as a specimen plant. The elegant crimson and burgundy bracts appear from late autumn through winter, providing rich colour during the cooler months.