Plant Database
Inca Gold Cone Bush
Leucadendron salignum ‘Inca Gold’, Coastal woollybush
Inca Gold Cone Bush is a statuesque and luminous shrub that makes a bold, golden statement in the winter garden. It is primarily grown for its spectacular, large flower heads: bright golden-yellow bracts surround a central cone, resembling a golden crown. The foliage is an attractive, slender, and leathery green, sometimes flushed with red. Tall and upright, it serves as a dramatic focal point or screening plant, providing exceptional architectural form and color when few other plants are in bloom.
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Large, Golden-Yellow Flower Heads: Prized for its show-stopping, large inflorescences with brilliant yellow bracts that provide a spectacular display in late winter to spring.
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Tall, Architectural Form: Grows with a strong, upright, and branching habit, adding significant vertical interest and structure to the landscape.
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Long-Lasting Cut Flower: The flower heads are exceptionally long-lasting both on the plant and when cut for arrangements, often lasting for weeks or even months.
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Drought Tolerant & Low Care: Thrives in full sun and well-drained, acidic soil. Once established, it requires minimal water and care.
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Excellent Screening & Focal Point: Its height and density make it useful as a privacy screen, while its stunning flowers make it a worthy standalone specimen.