Leucadendron Procerum African Tulip (Leucadendron procerum) is distinguished by its upright, tulip-like bracts. Colouring ranges from fresh green through to yellow-green highlights, with occasional pale bronze edges as the season progresses. Its clean, sculptural form makes it highly versatile for mass-market bouquets, straight-line bunches, retail floral programmes, and supermarket floral ranges. Cultivated in the Western Cape of South Africa, it is produced by supplier farms to export-ready standards.

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.