Leucadendron Yellow Countess

Leucadendron Yellow Countess is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its vibrant yellow bracts that emerge from late winter through spring, delivering a bold splash of seasonal colour. True to its regal name, this elegant cultivar showcases brilliant golden tones that stand out against its fine, green, willow-like foliage.

Ideal for feature planting, borders, or mass displays, Yellow Countess flourishes in full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Once established, it is hardy and drought-tolerant—perfect for low-maintenance gardens or Mediterranean-style landscapes. Its compact, upright habit also makes it a standout in cut flower gardens, offering long-lasting blooms and foliage that are excellent for both fresh and dried arrangements.

With its vivid seasonal display, structural form, and resilient nature, Leucadendron Yellow Countess brings year-round interest and spring brilliance to any sunny garden.

Suitable for cut flowers, Leucadendron are equally at home in garden beds or on display in pots and containers. Ensure an Australian native potting mix and fertilier is used if growing in pots, and select a pot with adequate drainage holes as these plants do not like to be waterlogged. Plants in this family are very low maintenance, light frost and drought tolerant once established. Proteas are suitable for a variety of soil types but they must be in a well drained soil. Prefers a full sun to part shade position.