Overview
Leucadendron 'Royal Ruby' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Leucadendron, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Leucadendron 'Royal Ruby' 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 'Royal Ruby' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Leucadendron genus, known for its distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by colourful bracts. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, growing well in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as coastal and cottage-style settings, it is hardy to UK zone H3. This cultivar is valued for its 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 'Royal Ruby' 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 'Royal Ruby'
- 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 'Royal Ruby'?
Leucadendron 'Royal Ruby' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leucadendron 'Royal Ruby' need?
Leucadendron 'Royal Ruby' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Leucadendron 'Royal Ruby' hardy in the UK?
Leucadendron 'Royal Ruby' 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 'Royal Ruby'?
Semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
More in the Leucadendron genus
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- Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike'
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- Leucadendron linifolium
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