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Add a unique and elegant evergreen to your collection with Leucadendron pubescens, a rare South African species valued for its soft, finely textured foliage with a subtle silvery sheen. This striking protea relative brings refined texture and year-round interest to Mediterranean-style gardens and container plantings.
Leucadendron pubescens thrives in warm, dry climates with excellent drainage. It is well suited for coastal gardens, xeric landscapes, and large containers, where its upright form and unusual foliage can be appreciated year-round. Like other leucadendrons, it is highly prized for ornamental use and specialty plant collections.
You will receive:
✔️ 5 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Leucadendron
Botanical Name: Leucadendron pubescens
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Very well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
Mature Height: 6–10 feet
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
Hardiness: USDA zones 9–11
Cold Stratification: Not required
Leucadendron pubescens seeds benefit from smoke treatment to improve germination. Seeds should be sown in a free-draining mix and kept warm. Plants do not tolerate frost, heavy soils, or excess moisture and are best grown in mild climates or containers.
Leucadendron Pubescens Seeds – Rare South African Evergreen Shrub (3 Seeds)
$9.99