{"product_id":"leucadendron-salignum-moon-glow","title":"Leucadendron salignum 'Moon Glow'","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoon Glow Leucadendron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leucadendron salignum 'Moon Glow'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proteaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa (cultivated selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen compact shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA stunning, compact South African shrub perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, Leucadendron salignum 'Moon Glow' forms neat, upright mounds of narrow silvery-green foliage that transforms into spectacular creamy-yellow bracts surrounding small flower heads in winter and spring. Bold, architectural and exceptionally drought-tolerant, it thrives in hot, dry, well-drained positions delivering year-round foliage interest and vibrant seasonal colour. Ideal for Mediterranean gardens, rockeries, borders, mass plantings and cut flower production, 'Moon Glow' brings soft luminous tones, reliable performance and long-lasting floral display to water-wise South Australian landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0–1.5 m H × 0.8–1.2 m W (compact, upright rounded habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, lance-shaped silvery-green leaves; dense, upright branching; evergreen year-round; foliage takes on creamy-yellow to golden tones towards stem tips in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy-yellow to soft gold bracts surrounding small cone-like flower heads; blooms winter through spring (June–October); male and female plants have slightly different appearances—both ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen silvery-green structure year-round; spectacular winter–spring colour display as stem tips and bracts turn creamy-yellow; excellent dried flower and cut foliage value year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract native bees and beneficial insects; excellent for cut flower production and floral arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional drought tolerance once established; exceptional heat tolerance; frost-hardy (tolerates moderate frosts to -5°C); excellent wind tolerance; excellent coastal tolerance in sheltered positions; excellent drainage essential—will not tolerate waterlogging; highly sensitive to phosphorus—avoid phosphorus-containing fertilisers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Border\/mass planting: 2–3 plants per m²; Specimen\/feature: 1 plant per focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use caution—leucadendrons may cause mild stomach upset if ingested; generally not palatable to pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (essential for best foliage colour, bract development, and compact growth; flowers less and becomes leggy in shade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally well-drained sandy loam, gravelly soil, or rocky soil; thrives in poor, lean, low-phosphorus soils; excellent in raised beds, rockeries, and containers with native or cactus potting mix; will not tolerate heavy clay, waterlogged, or phosphorus-rich soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak twice weekly for 6–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak every 14–21 days in summer (or less—extremely drought-tolerant); minimal to no watering in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance; tip-prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape and encourage bushy regrowth; avoid heavy pruning into old wood; never use standard fertilisers containing phosphorus (causes rapid decline and death)—use low-phosphorus native fertiliser very sparingly only if required; excellent as cut foliage and dried arrangements; virtually pest and disease-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years with proper low-phosphorus care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia—Adelaide plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, sheltered coastal and inland gardens; thrives in exposed, hot, dry sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–6.5); sensitive to alkaline soils—improve drainage and avoid lime applications; may need acidifying treatments on Adelaide's more alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMediterranean and South African-inspired gardens for bold winter colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMass planting in water-wise garden beds for spectacular winter–spring displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBorder plantings and mixed shrub beds for silvery foliage contrast and creamy-yellow seasonal colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens with excellent drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCut flower and dried flower production—excellent vase life and drying quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContemporary and minimalist landscapes paired with gravel and architectural hardscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMixed protea gardens with grevillea, leucospermum, and banksia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLow-maintenance nature strips and verges in hot, dry areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLarge containers with excellent drainage for patios and courtyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e'Moon Glow' leucadendron delivers luminous creamy-yellow colour through Adelaide's winter and spring when many gardens need it most. Compact, silvery, and architecturally striking, it transforms borders and rockeries into low-water showpieces with minimal fuss. Drought-proof, heat-loving, frost-hardy, and perfect for cutting—it's the ultimate South African native for water-wise, Mediterranean-style South Australian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48791112876284,"sku":"LEUC-SALI-MOON-GLOW-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/leucadendron-salignum-moon-glow-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1771310907","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/leucadendron-salignum-moon-glow","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}