{"product_id":"leucadendron-red-countess","title":"Leucadendron Red Countess","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeucadendron Red Countess is a stunning evergreen shrub prized for its rich, colourful foliage and striking seasonal display. Upright stems are adorned with deep green leaves that develop vibrant red to crimson tones, intensifying through the cooler months and into flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn late winter to spring, this variety produces eye-catching cone-like flowers surrounded by bold red bracts, making it a standout feature in any garden and an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a naturally neat, upright habit, Red Countess is ideal for feature planting, screening, or adding height and structure to mixed borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest grown in a full sun position, it requires well-drained soil and thrives in sandy or free-draining conditions. Once established, it is drought tolerant, low maintenance, and moderately frost hardy. Like most leucadendrons, it prefers low-phosphorus fertilisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bold and reliable choice for contemporary, coastal, and water-wise gardens, Leucadendron Red Countess delivers vibrant colour and architectural appeal year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeucadendron are striking architectural plants, valued for their bold foliage, sculptural form and exceptional colour. Their vibrant bracts—often flushed with reds, golds and greens—provide long-lasting interest through the cooler months, making them a standout in the garden when colour is most welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited to free-draining soils and full sun to part shaded positions, Leucadendrons are drought tolerant once established and thrive in low-input landscapes. Their neat, upright habit and strong stems make them ideal for modern gardens, feature plantings and mass displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighly prized in floristry, Leucadendron stems are an exceptionally long-lasting cut flower, holding colour and structure for weeks, both fresh and dried. When growing in pots, ensure an Australian native potting mix and native fertiliser are used, and select a container with adequate drainage holes, as these plants do not tolerate waterlogging. Adaptable, resilient and visually striking, Leucadendrons bring year-round form and reliable impact to gardens and arrangements alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828560683192,"sku":"P75LCDRCO","price":16.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/leucadendron-red-p75lcdrco-countess.jpg?v=1785386401","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/leucadendron-red-countess","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}