Leucadendron discolor 'Cream Supreme' ♀ (Piketberg Conebush)

Leucadendron discolor is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is threatened by habitat loss. In English the plant is known as the Piketberg Conebush and in Afrikaans as the Rooitolbos. L. discolor is a slow growing perennial. Growth of the root system and propagation, from a seed to the plant's first flower, can take up to two years. The male L. discolor 'Sunset' flowers exuberantly during early spring exposing a colorful flower head during this time.The flower head is composed of a dome-like receptacle, and is densely covered with small male flowers. These plants are only able to reproduce after their third year of life.

Leucadendron discolor female 'Cream Supreme' forms a grey-green cone surrounded by pale green involucral leaves that almost enclose the bract. A good coastal plant and flowers are excellent for floral use. H 1m x W 1m.