Leucadendron 'Springthyme’

Product Name: Leucadendron Springthyme

Description:
Leucadendron Springthyme is an upright evergreen shrub that grows to about 2 meters tall and 1 meter wide. It features fine, rope-like grey foliage with small yellow flowers blooming in spring, followed by attractive purple-crimson cones in summer. This shrub thrives best in full sun and prefers free-draining acidic soil. It is drought tolerant once established, with moderate watering needed during very dry periods. The plant also tolerates frosts down to -5°C.

Key Features:

• Height: Up to 2 meters

• Width: Approximately 1 meter

• Foliage: Fine, grey, rope-like leaves

• Flowers: Small yellow flowers in spring

• Cones: Purple-crimson cones in summer

• Climate tolerance: Frost tolerant to -5°C, drought resistant once established

• Preferred position: Full sun with well-drained acidic soil

• Uses: Excellent as a feature plant, for foliage interest, and as cut flowers

Care Instructions:

• Plant in well-drained, acidic soils with full sun exposure

• Water moderately during dry spells, especially in the first year

• Prune by removing spent cones to encourage new growth and maintain shape

• Use cones in floral arrangements, as they are visually attractive