Leucadendron Summer Sun
$27.95 – $45.00
CODE: PROLEUSS14Leucadendron Summer Sun – Various Sizes
A medium, hardy, evergreen shrub. Leucadendron Summer Sun is a neat, compact growing variety which produces wonderful bright green leaves. The bright yellow-cream inflorescence appears from Spring providing months of colour. They are best used in mass plantings, general landscaping, native gardens, coastal gardens, rockeries, pots or as a low hedge. Leucadendron Harvest is excellent when used as a cut flower as the stems hold their colour for many weeks. Requires well-drained soils, will not grow in alkaline or boggy/clay. Water well during the first 2 years for the plant to establish. Low water requirements once established.
Position: Full Sun
Height: 1.5 metres
Width: 1.5 metres
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Garden Uses:
Hedging
Waterwise gardens
Potted displays
Feature plant
Potted Displays
Planting Tips:
When planting Proteaceae plants they don’t require too much work to get them settled. Fertiliser in the prime growing seasons, Spring and early Autumn for the best results. However, make sure to use the right food.
Make sure to prepare the soil prior to planting. Mixing in a bag of well-aged animal manure or compost can help to conditions and revitalise tired soil. Make sure to blend with pre-existing soil, mixing together thoroughly. Once the soil has been prepared, dig a hole which is wider, but not deeper, than what the original size of the pot the plant has come in. Position the plant in the hole and backfill any gaps with the excess soil. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots.
If planting into a pot make sure that the container chosen is large enough for the plant being planted. Never pot a plant into a container which is too small. Use a premium quality potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for having a healthy plant.
