Overview
Leucadendron 'Sand Dollar' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Leucadendron, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Leucadendron 'Sand Dollar' 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 'Sand Dollar' is a bushy evergreen cultivar of the Leucadendron genus, which includes small trees and shrubs known for their distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by large, leaf-like bracts. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects with well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. Suitable for a variety of garden settings such as city courtyards, coastal and cottage gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H3. 'Sand Dollar' is particularly valued for its spring and summer interest and can be propagated from semi-ripe cuttings taken in 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 'Sand Dollar' 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 'Sand Dollar'
- 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 'Sand Dollar'?
Leucadendron 'Sand Dollar' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leucadendron 'Sand Dollar' need?
Leucadendron 'Sand Dollar' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Leucadendron 'Sand Dollar' hardy in the UK?
Leucadendron 'Sand Dollar' 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 'Sand Dollar'?
Semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
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