Leucadendron Fire Flash (Leucadendron salignum × Leucadendron laureolum) shows elongated, layered bracts that colour to dark red with subtle yellow tones at the base. Its primary colourway features burgundy to red bracts with olive-green foliage, while inner bracts often display yellow highlights for added depth. Intended for large-scale bouquets, mass-market retail floral programmes, seasonal promotions, and straight-line bunches, this South African hybrid is cultivated by supplier farms in the Western Cape and produced to export standards. Seasonality: winter through spring in South Africa, with availability subject to growing conditions.

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.