Jester Conebush

Leucadendron 'Jester'

Pronunciation: lew-kuh-DEN-dron
SKU #41006
8-10

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Stunning pink variegation develops a brilliant red flush as the weather cools. Deep red bracts surrounding attractive cone-like flowers top the branches late winter into spring. A great frost and drought tolerant accent for minimal-care, low-water landscapes. Plant en masse for an informal screen. Excellent foliage for floral arrangements. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10

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Bloom TimeLate winter to spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsAgave (Agave); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Aeonium (Aeonium); Crassula (Crassula); Phormium (Phormium); Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos)
Care InstructionsProvide lean, very well-drained, sandy to loamy soil. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Fertilize sparingly - benefits from an occasional iron supplement; avoid fertilizers containing phosphorus. Prune occasionally to encourage dense growth.
Details
Bloom TimeLate winter to spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsAgave (Agave); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Aeonium (Aeonium); Crassula (Crassula); Phormium (Phormium); Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide lean, very well-drained, sandy to loamy soil. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Fertilize sparingly - benefits from an occasional iron supplement; avoid fertilizers containing phosphorus. Prune occasionally to encourage dense growth.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.