Leucadendron ‘Jester’ (Sunshine Conebush) –
Medium sized shrub 5′ x 5′ with beautiful pink varigated leaves & red flush in fall-winter-spring. Frost and drought tolerant once established. Slow growing initially. Great screen or hedge plant for well drained soils in full sun. Excellent foliage for cut flowers. One look at ‘Jester’ and one can understand why it is so named as it is definitely a clown in the garden sporting colors of bright pink, cream and green. Its other name, ‘Safari Sunshine’ is also nice as a reference to all of these colors and is a nod to it being a sport of ‘Safari Sunset’, though it is less vigorous is smaller. One look at ‘Jester’ and one can understand why it is so named as it is definitely a clown in the garden sporting colors of bright pink, cream and green. Its other name, ‘Safari Sunshine’ is also nice as a reference to all of these colors and is a nod to it being a sport of ‘Safari Sunset’, though it is less vigorous is smaller.
Cut branches are prized for use in arrangements and foliage material. Originally introduced into the trade by Duncan & Davies (New Zealand) in 1986 as ‘Jester’. It was granted protection under Plant Breeders Rights (PBR) in New Zealand and South Africa under this name. In Brian Matthews’ “The Protea Book” he notes that ‘Jester’ and ‘Safari Sunshine’ are essentially the same plant.
These are lovely, Aletta. We have them growing in great profusion in Melbourne.
Thanks for taking part in Floral Friday Fotos!
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Thank you , Nick
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Adore those beautifully colored glow erstwhile
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful! The leaves are also very pretty.
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They are!!
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I have posted photos of this and thought it was a protea. Now I know what it is. Lovely post
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They are related! 😀
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Delightful!
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Thank you , Tom!
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This is so pretty
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thank you!!
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beautiful…as always 🙂
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Thank you Iris!!
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Such a gorgeous plant, Aletta. 🙂
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I like it a lot!
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I love this plant – so pretty!
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I do too!
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