Overview
Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Leucadendron, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Leucadendron 'Safari 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, mediterranean climate plants, cut flowers and wall side borders.
About
Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Leucadendron genus, known for its distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by large, colourful bracts. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained loam or sandy soil that is acidic to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it suits city and courtyard gardens, coastal settings, and Mediterranean-style borders. 'Safari Goldstrike' is valued for its spring and summer interest and can also be used as a cut flower.
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 'Safari Goldstrike' 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 'Safari Goldstrike'
- 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 'Safari Goldstrike'?
Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike' need?
Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike' hardy in the UK?
Leucadendron 'Safari 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 'Safari Goldstrike'?
Semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
More in the Leucadendron genus
- Leucadendron
- Leucadendron 'Goldstrike'
- Leucadendron conicum
- Leucadendron coniferum
- Leucadendron linifolium
- Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'PBR
- Leucadendron 'Cream Delight'
- Leucadendron 'Royal Ruby'