Leucadendron Safari Sunset

Common Name: Safari Sunset Leucadendron

Description:
Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its vibrant red bracts that intensify in colour from autumn through spring. The deep burgundy tones of its bracts contrast beautifully with its slender, dark green foliage, making it a standout feature in any garden. This hardy, low-maintenance shrub thrives in Melbourne’s climate, tolerating drought, frost, and coastal conditions once established. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is ideal for feature planting, hedging, or adding bold colour to native, rock, and coastal gardens. 'Safari Sunset' is also highly valued as a long-lasting cut flower, making it a favourite in floral arrangements.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5 - 2.5m
• Width: 1 - 1.5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Autumn
• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Deep Red/Burgundy

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Frost Tolerant
• Coastal Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Long-Lasting Cut Flowers
• Suitable for Hedging

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea species
• Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)
• Lomandra longifolia (Mat Rush)
• Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
• Banksia species