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Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike' (Yellow Conebush) - This is a vigorous, compact grower to 6 feet tall. The "flowers" are composed of bright clean yellow bracts that surround the central female cone on vigorous long stems during winter and spring. Likened to a yellow version of the popular 'Safari Sunset' although a smaller grower.
Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil and irrigate occasionally to infrequently once established. Has medium frost tolerance - hardy to 20-25° F. This is an excellent candidate for cut flower and foliage harvesting. Prune well after flowering to ensure a sturdy plant.
Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike' is a hybrid between Leucadendron strobolinum and Leucadendron laureolum introduced by Kingflora Nurseries in New Zealand in the 1990s. It has been protected under Plant Breeders Rights in New Zealand since 1997. It is a great plant in combination with 'Safari Sunset' and is one the most popular of the yellow flowering cut flower varieties. It is also commonly listed just as 'Goldstrike' We have grown this plant since 2003.
This information about Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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