Leucadendron Jolly Joker

Common Name: Leucadendron 'Jolly Joker'

Description:
Leucadendron 'Jolly Joker' is a striking, evergreen shrub known for its vibrant foliage and eye-catching bracts. During autumn and winter, the plant produces brilliant red and orange bracts surrounding small, inconspicuous flowers, creating a bold display of colour. The foliage transitions through shades of green, red, and bronze throughout the seasons, adding year-round interest to gardens. This hardy, low-maintenance shrub thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy or loamy soil, making it well-suited to Melbourne’s climate. 'Jolly Joker' is drought-tolerant once established and is excellent for coastal gardens, native landscapes, or as a feature plant. It also works well in pots and makes a stunning cut flower for floral arrangements.

Form:

• Shrub – Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2 m
• Width: 1.2–1.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:

• Red and Orange Bracts

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Tolerates Coastal Conditions

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:

• Protea
• Grevillea
• Banksia
• Westringia
• Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos)