Bring dramatic year-round color to your garden or patio with Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset'. Famous for its stunning, deep ruby-red bracts that intensify during autumn and winter, this fast-growing South African native is a showstopper in any landscape or cut-flower arrangement.
Key Features & Highlights
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🌿 Vibrant Year-Round Color: Rich green foliage transitions to striking deep red and burgundy bracts through cool weather.
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☀️ Sun-Loving & Hardy: Thrives in full sun exposure and withstands light frost once established.
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💧 Drought Tolerant: Requires minimal water, making it perfect for low-maintenance, low-water gardens.
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✂️ Florist Favorite: Long-lasting cut stems ideal for modern floral arrangements and dried bouquets.
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🦋 Wildlife Friendly: Attracts birds, bees, and beneficial pollinators to your yard.
Plant Care & Growing Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Botanical Name |
Leucadendron x 'Safari Sunset' |
| Common Name |
Safari Sunset Conebush |
| Mature Size |
6–10 ft. H × 4–6 ft. W |
| Light Requirements |
Full Sun (6+ hours direct light daily) |
| Watering |
Low to Moderate (allow soil to dry between waterings) |
| Soil Preference |
Well-draining, acidic to neutral, low-phosphorus soil |
| Hardiness Zones |
Zones 9–11 |
