General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Plant Height: 4-6 feet
Plant Spread: 4-5 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Spring
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Cut Flower
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Common Sunshine Conebush
  • Geelbos
  • Red Cone Bush
  • Sunshine Protea
Also sold as:
  • Jester

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Location: San Francisco Botanical Gardens
Date: 2009-04-08
Location: Botanical Garden Brookings, Oregon
Date: 2015-09-18
Location: Botanical Garden Brookings, Oregon
Date: 2015-09-18
Location: Botanical Garden Brookings, Oregon
Date: 2015-09-18

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