A member of the protea family, Leucadendron are evergreen trees and shrubs, bearing cone-like flowers surrounded by leafy, sometimes colourful bracts.
Leucadendron ‘Red Dwarf’ is a sport of ‘Safari Sunset’. It has smaller leaves than those of ‘Safari Sunset’ and its bracts develop a deeper red colour, which lasts well into autumn.
Like all Leucadendron, grow ‘Red Dwarf’ in well-drained, acidic soiling full sun. Hardy down to -8°, you may need to offer protection in winter. Alternatively, grow in a container which you can move under glass when temperatures start to dip. As an insurance, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer, with a little bottom heat to get them off to a good start.
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Leucadendron ‘Red dwarf’ and wildlife
Leucadendron ‘Red dwarf’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Leucadendron ‘Red dwarf’ poisonous?
Leucadendron ‘Red dwarf’ has no toxic effects reported.
