Overview
Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'PBR is a bushy shrubs in the genus Leucadendron, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, cut flowers and wall side borders.
About
Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset' PBR is a bushy evergreen cultivar within the Leucadendron genus, known for small trees and shrubs with distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by large, colourful bracts. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for city gardens, coastal areas, and Mediterranean-style planting. It is valued for spring and summer interest and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with bottom heat.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Leucadendron
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Cut flowers, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'PBR
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite when grown under glass
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'PBR?
Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'PBR need?
Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'PBR grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'PBR hardy in the UK?
Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'PBR?
Semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
More in the Leucadendron genus
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