Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' is a captivating evergreen shrub native to South Africa, with striking foliage and colorful bracts. This cultivar features lance-shaped leaves with shades of green, burgundy, and gold, creating a vibrant and dynamic display year-round. 'Safari Sunset' thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it an excellent choice for coastal gardens, rockeries, or as a focal point in mixed shrub borders. In late winter to early spring, it produces cone-like flower heads surrounded by richly colored bracts, attracting pollinators and adding drama to the garden landscape. With its drought-tolerant nature and stunning visual appeal, Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' is sure to make a bold statement in any garden setting.
Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’ is a captivating evergreen shrub with lance-shaped leaves that feature a dynamic palette of green, burgundy, and gold, creating a vibrant display throughout the year. In late winter to early spring, it produces cone-like flower heads surrounded by richly colored bracts, which attract pollinators and add dramatic flair to the garden landscape. This cultivar is celebrated for its fiery burst of color from the hues of green, red, and orange leaves, alongside the colorful bracts that enhance the visual appeal against the shrub’s dark green foliage. Its striking foliage and vibrant floral displays make it a standout feature, particularly as a focal point in gardens or as a specimen plant.
Vibrant Red, Orange, Yellow
Cone-Like Flower Heads
Eye-Catching Winter Blooms
Year-Round Color Provider
Native to South Africa, Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’ thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it an excellent choice for coastal gardens, rockeries, or as an eye-catching focal point in mixed shrub borders. This drought-tolerant shrub is well-suited for Mediterranean or coastal garden settings, where its resilience to poor soil and coastal conditions allows it to flourish. It is also ideal for regions with sandy or rocky soil near the coast. The shrub’s ability to thrive in sunny locations with minimal water once established makes it a low-maintenance option for gardeners seeking year-round color and beauty in their outdoor spaces.
Ideal for Coastal Gardens
Great for Rockeries
Suitable for Mixed Borders
Versatile Garden Uses
Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’ not only enhances garden landscapes but also serves practical uses in floral art. The colorful bracts and striking foliage can be harvested to create vibrant floral arrangements or dried for long-lasting indoor decorations. These attributes make it popular for use in bouquets, providing a lasting splash of color and texture. Additionally, its drought tolerance and robust growth in poor soil conditions make it suitable for xeriscaping projects or in garden landscapes as focal points, accents, or mass plantings, further utilizing its vibrant color and architectural form to beautify outdoor spaces.
