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leucadendron flower

The striking leucadendron flower is a standout in New Zealand gardens, admired for its colourful bracts and unique texture. These South African natives thrive in our climate, bringing structure, colour and year-round interest to garden beds, containers, and cut flower arrangements. Whether you’re a landscape designer, a home gardener, or a fan of fresh floral displays, leucadendrons are a versatile, low-maintenance option that will add bold beauty and unique appeal to your outdoor space.

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Strelitzia Mandelas Gold (Yellow Crane Flower)

Strelitzia reginae Mandelas Gold, commonly known as Yellow Crane Flower or Yellow Bird Of Paradise, produces spectacular yellow flowers through spring and summer. The flowers are complemented with large and lush, dark green leaves as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Strelitzia Mandelas Gold is commonly included in tropical plantings, planted around pools and other outdoor living areas, used to line an entranceway, or maintained in a container.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Leucadendron Plum Supreme

Leucadendron Plum Supreme is grown for its amazing, Protea like flowers. The flowers produced from summer through winter comprise large, plum-red blooms with a yellow centre. It has a tidy, erect growth habit and carries mid-green foliage with red tips. The plant typically reaches 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Leucadendron Plum Supreme is commonly included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, used to provide interesting texture and elegance to a space, or maintained in a container. This plant suits modern gardens and looks amazing when used to border an entrance.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
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Brunfelsia Blue Moon (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower)

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Chaenomeles Double Take Orange (Flowering Quince)

Chaenomeles Double Take Orange is a flowering Quince that features masses of orange flowers from late winter. At this time the shrub is an arching...

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Chaenomeles 'Alarm' (Flowering Quince)

Chaenomeles 'Alarm' is a hardy deciduous shrub prized for its vivid bright red flowers that appear in late winter and early spring. This classic...

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Ozothamnus Springtime White (Rice Flower)

“Springtime White” is a shrub grown for its prolific flowering and drought tolerance. Clusters of white flowers with a paper-like appearance are...

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Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet

Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet is a ground cover rose that features masses of showy, scarlet red flowers. The flowers are complemented with glossy, dark...

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Rose Flower Carpet Pink

Rose Flower Carpet Pink features large trusses of semi-double, pink flowers. Flowering begins in spring and continues until autumn provided the spent...

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Rose Flower Carpet Gold

Rose Flower Carpet Gold is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, yellow flowers. Flowering begins in spring and will continue...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' plant with masses of red flowers growing in a pot on a patio.

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Rose 'Flower Carpet White'

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Strelitzia Mandelas Gold (Yellow Crane Flower)

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What Is a Leucadendron Flower?

The leucadendron flower isn’t technically a true flower, but a showy inflorescence surrounded by colourful bracts that give it its signature look. These bracts appear in a range of colours—creamy yellow, gold, copper, red, pink and even plum—depending on the variety. Well-known for their drought tolerance and easy-care nature, leucadendrons thrive in full sun and free-draining soils, making them ideal for New Zealand’s diverse climates. Their upright, architectural form and long-lasting blooms make the leucadendron flower popular for landscaping and as a long-lasting addition to bouquets.

Popular Leucadendron Varieties to Grow

If you’re looking to introduce leucadendrons to your garden, there are many spectacular cultivars to consider. Each variety boasts its own character and colour combination.

How to Grow and Care for Leucadendron Flowers

For success with leucadendron flowers, plant in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. While these shrubs are drought tolerant once established, they’ll benefit from occasional deep watering during extended dry spells. Avoid heavy or soggy soils and limit fertilisers, as leucadendrons prefer lean conditions. Prune lightly after flowering to keep plants compact and encourage lush, bushy growth.

Leucadendron flowers make excellent companions for other Mediterranean and native plants, and their versatile structure works beautifully in modern and coastal gardens. Their unique blooms are favourites among florists, lasting up to three weeks in fresh bouquets and drying well for arrangements.

Add Leucadendron Flowers to Your New Zealand Garden

Whether you’re seeking a colourful statement shrub for your landscape or a reliable plant for cut flower production, the leucadendron flower is a smart choice for gardeners across New Zealand. Explore our stunning range, including the popular Leucadendron Jenny Barker, vibrant Leucadendron Gold Strike, and dramatic Leucadendron Plum Supreme. Bring year-round interest, hardy beauty, and show-stopping blooms to your garden with leucadendron flowers.


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