Leucadendron Safari Sunset is a hybrid between Leucadendron laureolum and Leucadendron salignum. It is celebrated globally for its striking wine-red bracts, which shift from greenish hues in warmer months to a dramatic deep red in autumn and winter. Its upright stems and lush foliage make it an iconic filler and feature stem in large-scale bouquet production, supermarket floral lines, and straight-line bunches for wholesale markets. Safari Sunset has become a benchmark variety in the international cut flower trade for its reliability and aesthetic appeal.

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.