Leucadendron 'Jester'
Sunshine Conebush
Description
This New Zealand plant is an upright shrub with bright reddish bracts which form long stems in the summer time. It grows to around 8 ft. It has green leaves which are obscured by the colorful stems. It is good in full sun, blooms in winter and spring and will survive quite nicely on low water. It is a eye-popping show stopper and certainly a great specimen plant for that reason. The actual flowers, not the bracts, are yellow. Beautiful foliage is used for flower arrangements.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers