Overview
Leucadendron 'Goldstrike' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Leucadendron, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Leucadendron 'Goldstrike' 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 'Goldstrike' is a bushy evergreen cultivar of the Leucadendron genus, known for its distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by colourful bracts. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with well-drained loam or sandy soil that is acid to neutral in pH. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city courtyards, coastal areas, and gravel gardens, 'Goldstrike' is hardy to UK zone H3. It is particularly valued for its spring and summer interest and can be propagated from 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, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Leucadendron 'Goldstrike' 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 'Goldstrike'
- 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 'Goldstrike'?
Leucadendron 'Goldstrike' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leucadendron 'Goldstrike' need?
Leucadendron 'Goldstrike' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Leucadendron 'Goldstrike' hardy in the UK?
Leucadendron 'Goldstrike' 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 'Goldstrike'?
Semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
More in the Leucadendron genus
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- Leucadendron coniferum
- Leucadendron linifolium
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- Leucadendron 'Cream Delight'
- Leucadendron 'Royal Ruby'