Leucadendron Ayoba® Blushed Pearl™ (Leucadendron coniferum) ranges from pearly cream and silver to blush pink and soft coral as the cones develop, with a fine velvet texture from the tomentum. Grown by South African suppliers; this species is native to the Western Cape. Great for mass-market retail floral lines, straight-line bunches, large-scale bouquets as a textured focal, colour-blocked promotions, and mixed protea/fynbos ranges.

Quality & Handling

• All stems are cut at the correct maturity with consistent lengths, tight grading, and clean foliage. Bracts and cones are checked for uniform colour and integrity
• Field heat is removed immediately after harvest through cold-shock, and product is maintained under an unbroken cold-chain from farm to freight
• Vase life is typically 12–18 days, extended to 21 days when handled optimally; re-cut stems by 2–3 cm at a sharp angle, remove any foliage below the waterline, and place in clean buckets with fresh water or preservative solution
• Hydrate for at least 4–6 hours before onward distribution or display
• Not strongly ethylene-sensitive, but chronic exposure shortens vase life and reduces market quality