Leucadendron

A lovely medium-sized shrub, Leucadendron Strawberries and Cream shows off stunning pink red blooms with creamy centres during the cooler months - adding winter colour to your garden. Suitable for cut flowers, Strawberries and Cream is equally at home in garden beds or on display in pots and containers. Although Leucadendrons are drought tolerant, the soil should be kept moist in the first year until the plant is established. Prune Leucadendron Strawberries and Cream in Late Spring to encourage new growth and maintain shape.

Soil: Plant in a free-draining acidic soil.
Conditions: Thrives in a full sun to part shade position.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m

A rounded evergreen shrub, Leucadendron Fantasy Sunset produces deep green foliage with maroon-red new growth and bright red inflorescent flowers, with a subtle hint of blue, in spring. This shrub can be used in mass plantings, general landscaping, native gardens, coastal gardens, rockeries, pots or as a low hedge. It is excellent when used as a cut flower as its stems hold their colour for many weeks.

Soil: Well-drained soil. Water well during the first two years for the plant to establish.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Tolerates light frost, drought and coastal conditions.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2m

Leucadendron salignum x discolor - Lime Magic
Leucadendron Lime Magic is an eye-catching, upright shrub that blooms in early spring. Its creamy white flowers sit atop vibrant lime-colored foliage, creating a striking contrast. Ideal for home gardens, this plant is perfect for those seeking a low maintenance, low water use option that adds a burst of color and visual interest to their outdoor spaces.
Soil: Well-drained acidic soil, low pH
Conditions: Full sun, low water use, light frost tolerance
Size: 1.5m H x 1.0m W
Flowering Time: Spring

Leucadendron Jester is a spectacular tall shrub with year-round colour. The foliage displays a stunning pink variegation of green, pink and cream which develops a brilliant red flush as the weather cools. Deep red bracts surrounding attractive cone-like flowers top the branches late winter into spring. Plant en masse for an informal screen. Excellent foliage for floral arrangements.

Soil: Well-drained soil. Water well during the first two years for the plant to establish.
Conditions: Full sun. Tolerates light frost, drought and coastal conditions.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 1.5m

A uniquely coloured tree, Leucadendron argenteum Silver Tree produces wonderful silver-green leaves with a furry texture. In hot and drier weather the leaves will be more silver. The bright lime-green flower heads appear in spring, followed by large, dark brown seed cones. A hardy, evergreen plant Silver Tree is ideal for cut flowers and superb in the home garden. Prune to shape and size. Avoid disturbing the roots as this can kill the tree.

Soil: Slightly acid, light or sandy soils with added humus that are well drained (as with most protaceae they will keel over if their feet get too wet)
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Coastal and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 10m x width 4m

Leucadendron Inca Gold is a striking upright evergreen shrub prized for its vivid seasonal display - bringing bold, luminous colour to your garden. This densely bushy variety features broad mid-green foliage and strong red-tinted stems that add interest even before flowering begins. In spring, the stems are crowned with wide, tulip-shaped yellow bracts that glow with intensity, their edges delicately brushed in red. As the cooler months arrive, these bracts deepen to a rich, warm gold, making Inca Gold a standout in late winter and early spring landscapes. The medium-length stems are ideal for picking and floral work, offering long-lasting colour both in the garden and the vase. A robust and reliable performer, this shrub maintains a neat, upright form and responds beautifully to pruning. For best results, trim back stems in late spring to encourage dense, fresh growth for the following season.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m

Leucadendron laureolum Winter Gold is a luminous evergreen shrub that brings a warm glow to the garden all year round. Its golden-yellow foliage intensifies beautifully in the cooler months, creating a brilliant contrast against winter’s muted tones. This larger-growing, hardy shrub features bold bright-green leaves and striking yellow flower-like bracts that appear through the depths of winter, making it an eye-catching focal point in garden beds, feature pots, and water-wise landscapes. Low-maintenance and adaptable, Winter Gold thrives in a range of conditions and rewards with reliable colour and structure. Its long-lasting stems are also excellent for cut flower arrangements, adding vibrant warmth and brightness to indoor displays.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 1.5m

Light up your garden with this Sacred Cone leucadendron. The variegation of the needles and deep brown cones will set your yard ablaze in a soft textural cloud. The perfect plant to add softness and a point of difference to an otherwise green garden bed. An excellent hardy compact shrub that fits in well with native or exotic gardens or kept in a pot as a feature on your deck. Low water requirements once established.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of the Sacred cone.

Soil: Free draining acidic soil (pH 5.5)
Conditions: Full sun, spring flowering
Size: 75cm H x 75cm W