{"product_id":"5-leucadendron-pubescens-seeds-silvery-foliage-flowering-shrub","title":"5 Leucadendron pubescens Seeds Silvery Foliage Flowering Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeucadendron pubescens is a striking evergreen shrub from South Africa's fynbos region, prized for its silvery-green foliage and distinctive cone-like flower structures. This heirloom species brings unusual texture and architectural interest to gardens, borders, and containers, offering year-round visual appeal with its metallic-toned leaves and long-lasting blooms that deepen in color as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leathery silvery leaves and colorful cone-like inflorescences make Leucadendron pubescens a standout ornamental accent in Mediterranean and dry gardens. Its sturdy stems and long-lasting flower structures are excellent for fresh and dried floral arrangements. This slow-growing shrub performs best in well-drained, sandy soils with full sun and good air circulation, rewarding patient growers with a unique specimen plant.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Leucadendron pubescens\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Evergreen shrub\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, bushy\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, sandy, slightly acidic\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 9-11\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Sow in well-drained medium, lightly cover, keep moist at 60-70F; germination can be slow and uneven\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow and barely cover; do not bury deeply\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 3-5 feet apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Drought tolerant once established; protect from frost and excessive moisture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664759586952,"sku":"BLOOM-019","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.8087526529_kzk6.jpg?v=1791898666","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-leucadendron-pubescens-seeds-silvery-foliage-flowering-shrub","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}