tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post3938754472941392221..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: My Leucadendron CollectionKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31387537173904677982024-03-11T15:47:40.220-07:002024-03-11T15:47:40.220-07:00In my garden, 'Jester' also had a fairly o...In my garden, 'Jester' also had a fairly open growth habit but then both of my plants are in partial shade. You also need to keep in mind that, as none of mine are grown with the the routine pruning a hedge usually requires to develop dense foliage, mine are more likely to show a more open growth habit. My 2 'Wilson's Wonder' get pruned more frequently than any of my other Leucadendrons because of where they're placed but that still means just 2x/year in my case. I wouldn't be comfortable even venturing a guess about how close together they should be grown for your purpose. You might consult (google) the growth information offered on selected Leucadendrons by San Marcos Growers, which are my personal go-to source for plant information or check what information is available through the Australian Native Plants Nursery in Ventura, CA (at australianplants dot com). As to how fast these plants grow, that varies. I usually plant from one-gallon containers and I'd estimate that, on average, those took 3 years to get established at about 3 feet before they zoom higher.<br /><br />Have you considered other options for hedge material? I inherited hedges surrounding much of my garden, most of which are made up of Xylosma congestum, which I'm very happy with. The new growth is an orange-bronze color and the leaves are shiny. Ours gets pruned about 4x/year, which keeps it dense. If you're interested, I just published a post on it on March 6, 2024 entitled 'Surrounded by a ring of fire'.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-51300623973578319472024-03-11T13:18:03.239-07:002024-03-11T13:18:03.239-07:00Thank you so much Kris for the quick response. Wow...Thank you so much Kris for the quick response. Wow! I have been so fixated on pisa and safari sunset. I will check out 'Summer Red'. How about 'Jester'. Does it spread too? Also, what are your thoughts about 'Flamingo'..I read it could grow dense (https://www.flowerpower.com.au/leucadendron-flamingo-9317024007627). How long does it usually take for these plants to grow about 4 ft tall? and how many plants would you recommend if I am going for 1 gal plants for a 30 ft hedge? Divyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-41226965315159266602024-03-11T10:31:55.509-07:002024-03-11T10:31:55.509-07:00With the exception of Leucadendron 'Pisa',...With the exception of Leucadendron 'Pisa', all my Leucadendrons have reddish stems, at least in the early stages of their development. I've never used them as hedge material, although of necessity one 'Wilson's Wonder' is sheared regularly so as not to block our driveway. However, shearing the plant costs me the prettiest aspect of the plants colorful winter daisy-like "flowers." In any case, I wouldn't recommend 'Safari Goldstrike', 'Safari Sunset' or 'Pisa' as hedge material as those plants all grow very tall and branch outward so any hedge made of them would have a lot of gaps. If I were to try one as hedge material, I'd probably pick one like 'Summer Red' which is denser. Best wishes with your project!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-15952748712109648872021-12-13T15:23:52.219-08:002021-12-13T15:23:52.219-08:00Unfortunately, I've never transplanted a Leuca...Unfortunately, I've never transplanted a Leucadendron from one spot in the ground to another in the ground, although I did move 2 of them from large pots into the ground. Leucadendron 'Wilson's Wonder' had been in a pot for more than a year and Leucadendron 'Pisa' for close to that before their respective moves. Both are now huge plants, which never showed any sign of decline. I should note that the 'Wilson's Wonder' was potted with an Abelia 'Kaleidoscope underneath it in its pot and, rather than trying to disentangle the two before I transplanted I plunked them into the ground as a knitted pair. Good luck!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-90475366575018583072021-12-13T14:46:57.181-08:002021-12-13T14:46:57.181-08:00What a beautiful and inspiring collection! I'm...What a beautiful and inspiring collection! I'm new to Leucadendrons and stumbled upon your blog while searching for advice - have you ever transplanted a Leucadendron planted in ground to another spot? If so, I'd really appreciate any guidance you can share. I've read these have lots of surface roots that don't like to be disturbed, but I made a mistake planting my Safari Goldstrike with CA natives that like it drier.East Bay newbie gardenernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-68877465595123276122018-10-05T17:14:41.325-07:002018-10-05T17:14:41.325-07:00Since this post, I picked up another 'Jubilee ...Since this post, I picked up another 'Jubilee Crown', one of the Leucadendron I previously killed. Fingers are crossed this one will be happier here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22086914104887679782018-10-05T15:41:11.833-07:002018-10-05T15:41:11.833-07:00Spectacular collection!
(I managed to lose even th...Spectacular collection!<br />(I managed to lose even the one I did have)Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-58046210167648423202018-09-14T10:39:42.532-07:002018-09-14T10:39:42.532-07:00That sounds like a great plan to me, Hans!That sounds like a great plan to me, Hans!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67975465004261481602018-09-14T10:39:10.136-07:002018-09-14T10:39:10.136-07:00Oh, there are MANY more species and cultivars I do...Oh, there are MANY more species and cultivars I don't have than those I do, Jenny!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45407256116569949412018-09-14T10:37:50.714-07:002018-09-14T10:37:50.714-07:00Thanks Lisa. It's always a joy to find a plan...Thanks Lisa. It's always a joy to find a plant that's well-suited to your climate!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-35617264792207910492018-09-14T10:36:50.873-07:002018-09-14T10:36:50.873-07:00Keep in mind that Leucadendrons hail from South Af...Keep in mind that Leucadendrons hail from South Africa, Christina. Your challenge is likely to be your winter temperatures.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-91211460076547577492018-09-14T08:17:35.964-07:002018-09-14T08:17:35.964-07:00Love it - makes me want to skip work and go straig...Love it - makes me want to skip work and go straight to the nursery.hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345461191452355465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-68958542666642559762018-09-14T04:59:11.094-07:002018-09-14T04:59:11.094-07:00Wow! 19. That is a collection. In England your gar...Wow! 19. That is a collection. In England your garden might be considered to hold the National Collection. I can see what you love them. They have such great color. I think I have seen them in the cut flower section at the grocery store but I don't think they would like our humid summers.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-19732165118098394862018-09-14T04:50:26.648-07:002018-09-14T04:50:26.648-07:00What a magnificent introduction to a plant. They o...What a magnificent introduction to a plant. They obviously like your environment and look great.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-76935373270166086652018-09-14T03:20:01.611-07:002018-09-14T03:20:01.611-07:00They are magnificent plants and I can understand w...They are magnificent plants and I can understand why you have a collection. anything with such a long period of great interest and that suits your conditions just has to be a winner. I'm going to look again to see if any might grow here.Christinahttps://myhesperidesgarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67011037515205038732018-09-13T21:28:00.098-07:002018-09-13T21:28:00.098-07:00Usually, yes.Usually, yes.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63787951543039779582018-09-13T20:47:56.592-07:002018-09-13T20:47:56.592-07:00Do they then branch on the stems that you've c...Do they then branch on the stems that you've cut?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43942929980889547002018-09-13T17:19:41.851-07:002018-09-13T17:19:41.851-07:00There are more than I thought I had too, Eliza, es...There are more than I thought I had too, Eliza, especially given the average size of these plants. When I first prepared an inventory in my head, I entirely forgot about 'Ebony', 'Chief' and 'Goldstrike'.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-26914245271034859882018-09-13T15:19:15.347-07:002018-09-13T15:19:15.347-07:00You have a lot more plants than I thought - a grea...You have a lot more plants than I thought - a great collection. I've often admired them in your arrangements. They must give you joy every time you see them backlit in the garden.Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16786769492474810412018-09-13T14:44:33.208-07:002018-09-13T14:44:33.208-07:00Yes, Leucadendron is one of my favorite foliage fi...Yes, Leucadendron is one of my favorite foliage fillers and sometimes I use the stems as flower substitutes too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-64887752997900487052018-09-13T14:43:23.413-07:002018-09-13T14:43:23.413-07:00This climate change roller-coaster we're all r...This climate change roller-coaster we're all riding is a pain!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-76505367526218594802018-09-13T14:41:42.585-07:002018-09-13T14:41:42.585-07:00Yes, it could have been the frost, we had some ver...Yes, it could have been the frost, we had some very low temps. It isn’t over yet either as there’s more forecast on Monday!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326022802944960576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-46908275700834723712018-09-13T11:30:41.884-07:002018-09-13T11:30:41.884-07:00If I recall correctly you sometimes use these in M...If I recall correctly you sometimes use these in Monday vases. Really interesting to see what they look like in place in the garden. And those glowing colors are so dramatic with all the green. LINDA from Each Little Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380944603357066650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45986514507201248982018-09-13T10:05:02.869-07:002018-09-13T10:05:02.869-07:00Maybe your temperatures got a bit too cold for you...Maybe your temperatures got a bit too cold for your Leucadendron this year, Jane? As I recall, you had some incidents of frost, which is something I've never experienced here (although, with climate change, who knows what we'll have thrown at us in time).Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-18890217735183649282018-09-13T10:02:49.843-07:002018-09-13T10:02:49.843-07:00It's wonderful when I find a plant that's ...It's wonderful when I find a plant that's made for out hot, dry climate, especially when it offers 2 seasons of interest.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.com