Jester Conebush
Leucadendron 'Jester'
Pronunciation: lew-kuh-DEN-dron
SKU #41006
| Description | Stunning pink variegation develops a brilliant red flush as the weather cools. Deep red bracts surrounding attractive cone-like flowers top the branches late winter into spring. A great frost and drought tolerant accent for minimal-care, low-water landscapes. Plant en masse for an informal screen. Excellent foliage for floral arrangements. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established, water occasionally. |
| Blooms | Late winter to spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Agave (Agave); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Aeonium (Aeonium); Crassula (Crassula); Phormium (Phormium); Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos) |
| Care | Provide lean, very well-drained, sandy to loamy soil. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Fertilize sparingly - benefits from an occasional iron supplement; avoid fertilizers containing phosphorus. Prune occasionally to encourage dense growth. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.