{"product_id":"conebush-leucadendron-discolor","title":"Conebush - Leucadendron discolor","description":"\u003cp\u003eConebush (\u003cem\u003eLeucadendron discolor\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small, open-branching evergreen shrub from South Africa, growing about 1m tall and wide. Blue-green foliage on pink-red stems looks good all year, and from the end of winter it produces golden-cream bracts tipped in red around a true flower cone of glowing orange-red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear round foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm blue-green leaves on strong, upright pink-red stems give structure in every season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flower cone worth waiting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-cream bracts cup a cone of orange-red, lasting well on the plant and in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact growth suits containers, which is useful where your garden soil is alkaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tolerant to -5C and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeads that stay ornamental.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spent flower heads can be pruned away to shape the bush, or left on as decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden beds and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart as an accent among natives and Mediterranean plants. The blue-green leaves sit well beside greys, silvers and bronzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row. At that spacing the shrubs meet in about two to three seasons and make an open, informal low hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot of acidic, free-draining mix suits a sunny entry and keeps the plant happy in alkaline gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conebush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It is frost tolerant to -5C, which suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. Humid summers are harder, so keep the position airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, acid soil is preferred. In alkaline ground, grow it in a pot of acidic mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first four to six weeks, then water through the first year while it establishes and in prolonged dry spells. Avoid phosphorus fertilisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower heads to shape the bush, cutting back into leafy growth only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Conebush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and builds its shape over the first season. Flowers usually appear when the plants are two to three years old. Our tube stock comes from our grower, who does not always have plants ready. When there are none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leucadendrons\"\u003eBrowse our leucadendron range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eGuide to creating a waterwise garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers usually appear when the plant is two to three years old, from the end of winter. The foliage is attractive in the meantime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in alkaline soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers free-draining, acid soil. In alkaline ground, grow it in a pot with acidic, free-draining mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tolerant to -5C once established, so most gardens that see regular frost can grow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790853210431,"sku":"LEU-DIS-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/conebush-leucadendron-discolor.jpg?v=1792208903","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/conebush-leucadendron-discolor","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}