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Add an exotic and highly ornamental shrub to your collection with Leucadendron tinctum, a striking South African species valued for its silvery-blue foliage, upright form, and year-round visual interest. Closely related to proteas, this evergreen shrub brings a bold, modern look to gardens and containers.
Leucadendron tinctum is well suited for Mediterranean-style gardens, coastal landscapes, containers, and collector plantings. It thrives in warm climates with excellent drainage and makes a dramatic focal plant. This species is especially popular in cut-flower and foliage arrangements due to its long-lasting stems and unique texture.
You will receive:
✔️ 5 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Leucadendron
Botanical Name: Leucadendron tinctum
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 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 or wet soils and are best suited for mild, dry climates or container growing in colder regions.
Leucadendron Tinctum Seeds – Rare South African Silvery Shrub (3 Seeds)
$9.99