Leucadendron

A compact shrub with spectacular variegated foliage colour from autumn to spring, Leucadendron Amy is ideal for creating high visual impact in the garden. Its bicolour foliage with bright red margins and purple stems contrast strongly with the red/pink blooms appearing in winter through to spring. Plant as a low hedge or screen, in containers or en masse for the full effect. Amy is ideal for cut 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 1.5m x width 1.5m

Leucadendron galpinii Purple Haze is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its dramatic foliage colour and architectural form. During winter, the plant develops deep purple tones through its foliage, beautifully contrasted by silver-grey highlights that create a shimmering effect in the garden. In late spring to summer, attractive silver cones appear, adding further visual interest and making the plant highly desirable for floral arrangements and cut flowers. This smaller-growing leucadendron makes an excellent feature plant, with its unusual purple-tinted foliage providing a bold contrast among green shrubs and perennials. It works well in garden beds, coastal gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes, and also performs beautifully in large pots or containers where its colour and form can be showcased.

Soil: Well-drained, native soil.
Conditions: Full sun position. Light frost and drought tolerant once established.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1m

Leucadendron Ebony is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its dramatic dark foliage and colourful winter display. Its rich brown-black leaves provide year-round contrast, while in winter and spring, brilliant golden flower cones are surrounded by deep maroon and scarlet bracts, creating a bold, eye-catching feature. Naturally open and upright in habit, Ebony is perfect for adding texture and colour to modern landscapes. Compact enough for large pots and containers, this versatile shrub also makes an impressive feature plant, informal hedge, or border planting. Its long-lasting stems are highly valued for fresh and dried floral arrangements, while its low-maintenance nature and drought tolerance make it an excellent choice for Australian gardens.

Soil: Well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.

Size: Height 1.5m x width 2m

Leucadendron Gypsy Silver is a dense, upright shrub that puts on a dazzling display of bright yellow flower bracts in spring, followed by shimmering silver cones in early summer. Leucadendrons are loved for their architectural form, vibrant foliage and long-lasting seasonal colour. Highly prized by florists, Leucadendron stems are exceptionally long-lasting as cut flowers, holding their colour and shape beautifully both fresh and dried. Gypsy Silver is especially eye-catching in floral arrangements, with its glowing yellow tones and metallic silver cones adding texture and contrast. Compact yet striking, it’s ideal for garden beds, feature planting or decorative pots where its bold texture and colour can truly shine.

Soil: Well-drained soil with low pH.

Conditions: Full sun. Light frost and coastal tolerant.

Size: Height 2.5m x width 2m