Leucadendron 'Wilson Wonder' | showy cone-like protea plants

Leucadendron 'Wilson Wonder'

Known for its vibrant foliage and unique inflorescences. This protea family plant is a cultivar of the Leucadendron genus, which is native to South Africa. It is a medium-sized shrub that typically reaches a height of 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) with a comparable spread. These protea plants are valued for lance-shaped, leathery green leaves that take on brilliant yellow hues during the summer months, providing stunning color to the landscape. The true flowers of ''Wilson Wonder' are inconspicuous, but it is the showy, cone-like structures known as inflorescences that are highly prized for floral arrangements and add to the plant's ornamental appeal.

Growing Zone:
Leucadendron ''Wilson Wonder' is well-suited to USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This means it thrives in regions with mild winters and warm to hot summers. In these zones, the plant can be grown outdoors year-round and will generally tolerate temperatures down to about 20-25 degrees Fahrenheit (-6 to -4 degrees Celsius). As always, it's important to consider local microclimates and conditions when determining the best placement for the plant in your garden.

Cultivation Tips:
When cultivating Leucadendron 'Wilson Wonder', it's important to provide well-drained, acidic soil and a sunny location. This species is relatively drought-tolerant once established, but regular watering during its initial establishment period is beneficial. Pruning can help maintain a compact shape and encourage a bushy habit. Additionally, it's best to avoid high-phosphorus fertilizers, as these can be detrimental to plants in the Proteaceae family, to which Leucadendron belongs.

🌿Category: Shrub

🌱 Species: Leucadendron

👩‍👦 Family: Proteaceae

🌻Flower Color: Yellow

🍁 Foliage: Green

🚦Height: 3-4 ft

🚥Width: 4-5 ft

🍃Tolerates: Drought

💧Water Needs: Weekly

💪Hardy: 25F

🌤️ Exposure: Part Sun, Full Sun

🏠 Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor

 🌰Soil Texture: Well-drained

🍂Fertilize: Loamy, Sandy, No Phosphorus

🌱 Growth Rate: 

🌍 Origin: S. Africa

🌇 Sunset zones: 9-10

🌸Bloom Time: Spring

🕊️Attract: Birds, Bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Insects

🪴🏜️🏝️ Landscape Theme: Container Garden, Border, Pathway