Overview
Leucadendron 'Cream Delight' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Leucadendron, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Leucadendron 'Cream Delight' 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, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, cut flowers and wall side borders.
About
Leucadendron 'Cream Delight' is a bushy evergreen cultivar of the Leucadendron genus, which consists of small trees and shrubs known for their distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by large, leaf-like bracts. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, favouring full sun in sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city courtyards, coastal and gravel gardens, and patios. 'Cream Delight' is valued for its interest in spring and summer and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings taken with bottom heat during summer.
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, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Leucadendron 'Cream Delight' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Cut flowers, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Leucadendron 'Cream Delight'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite under glass
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Leucadendron 'Cream Delight'?
Leucadendron 'Cream Delight' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leucadendron 'Cream Delight' need?
Leucadendron 'Cream Delight' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Leucadendron 'Cream Delight' hardy in the UK?
Leucadendron 'Cream Delight' 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 'Cream Delight'?
Semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
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