{"product_id":"superstar-leucadendron-leucadendron-salignum-superstar","title":"Superstar Leucadendron - Leucadendron salignum 'Superstar'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuperstar Leucadendron (\u003cem\u003eLeucadendron salignum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Superstar') is a small, open branching evergreen shrub from South Africa, growing 1 to 1.5m tall and wide. In winter its long stems carry cream and pink 'flowers' (really coloured bracts) around lime green flower cones, set among bright green leaves. It is frost tolerant to minus 5C and needs little care once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream, pink and lime display arrives when most gardens are quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost tolerant to minus 5C.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes cold nights in its stride once established, so it suits cooler and inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it needs little water, feeding or fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds its foliage all year in a shrub that stays about 1.5m high and wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cut flower plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long stems are excellent for the vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden beds and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in groups of three or five for a block of winter colour, ideally against dark or silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow flowering hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a loose, informal hedge 1 to 1.5m tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot of free draining mix suits it, as long as the drainage is sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Superstar Leucadendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It does best in warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and tolerates frost to minus 5C. In humid subtropical districts, choose an airy spot with sharp drainage, because wet, humid summers are its weak point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits a variety of soil types, but the soil must be well drained. A slightly acid soil suits it best, so avoid lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly during the first 4 to 6 weeks, or until the plant is established. After that it is drought tolerant. Like other members of the protea family it dislikes phosphorus, so use a low phosphorus native fertiliser if you feed at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutting stems for the vase doubles as pruning. Otherwise tip prune lightly after the colour fades, and do not cut back into bare, leafless wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Superstar Leucadendron as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small, leafy plant that will colour up as it matures. Plant it out soon after arrival in a sunny, well drained spot, mulch it, and water it regularly for the first few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leucadendrons\"\u003eBrowse the leucadendron range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eMore frost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/banksia-care-guide\"\u003eBanksia care guide for a matching planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre those the real flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream and pink parts are coloured bracts. The true flowers are the lime green cones in the centre of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, to minus 5C once established. Give very young plants some shelter from hard frost in their first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a free draining mix with a low phosphorus fertiliser. Water regularly while it establishes, then reduce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787265900863,"sku":"LEU-SAL-SUPERS-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/superstar-leucadendron-leucadendron-salignum-superstar.jpg?v=1792154839","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/superstar-leucadendron-leucadendron-salignum-superstar","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}