Leucadendron Cape Spice (Leucadendron lanigerum × Leucadendron laxum) features narrow, needle-like leaves in fresh chartreuse to mid-green. Short lateral sprays carry numerous pea-sized cones that open from lime/ivory to soft rose and raspberry at the tips, often showing a subtle silvery nap and faint freckling. Perfect for high-fill bouquet filler, structural greenery for straight-line bunches, mixed native programmes, and as a textural accent with Proteaceae focal flowers.

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.