A South African shrub prized for its distinctive cone-shaped flower heads with colorful, papery bracts that range from yellow to bronze-red. Drought-tolerant and excellent for cut flowers, it thrives in Mediterranean climates and well-drained soils.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–6′ tall × 2–4′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 9aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
South Africa
Function & Care
wildlife benefitwindbreak
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed
Notable Cultivars
Safari Sunset is the classic bronze-red cut-flower cultivar with deep warm tones; Wilson's Wonder features cream and red bracts for a softer bicolor effect.
