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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.
The information displayed on this page about Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike' is based on the research we have conducted about it in our nursery library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include our own observations made about this plant as it grows in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant have performed in the containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we have received from others and welcome hearing from anyone with information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information that will aid others to better grow it.
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