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leucadendron varieties nz

Discover the vibrant world of leucadendron varieties NZ gardeners adore. These striking shrubs, native to South Africa and perfectly suited for New Zealand’s climate, bring colour, texture, and structure to gardens all year round. Whether you’re seeking bold foliage for a modern landscape, seasonal flowers for a cutting garden, or easy-care specimens that thrive in coastal settings, leucadendrons offer a diverse palette of choices. From classic reds and luminous yellows to variegated foliage and unique forms, leucadendron varieties NZ deliver exceptional garden value and flourish in well-drained soils in full sun.

Metrosideros 'Moonlight' green and yellow variegated foliage.

Metrosideros 'Moonlight'

Metrosideros ‘Moonlight’ is an elegant New Zealand native pohutukawa selection admired for its creamy white flowers and glossy evergreen foliage. Flowering through the warmer months, it offers a softer alternative to traditional red flowering varieties while still providing strong coastal character. This variety is ideal for feature planting where a refined and distinctive look is desired. Metrosideros ‘Moonlight’ is hardy, wind tolerant, and well suited to NZ gardens and landscapes.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 12.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Coastal, Formal, Japanese, Native
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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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Lagerstroemia 'Bergerac'

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Metrosideros 'Spring Fire'

Metrosideros ‘Spring Fire’ is a compact and highly floriferous New Zealand native pohutukawa cultivar valued for its brilliant red spring flowers and...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.

Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers...

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Helleborus English Thoroughbred Series (Winter Rose)

Helleborus 'English Thoroughbred' is a graceful winter-flowering perennial that features soft pink blooms with subtle green undertones. This variety...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

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Cryptomeria japonica Egmont

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Prunus Spire

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Feijoa 'Anatoki'

Feijoa 'Anatoki' is an early-season feijoa variety known for its reliable crops and flavourful, aromatic fruit. It’s a vigorous grower with dense...

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Orange 'Navelina'

Orange ‘Navelina’ is a superb early season navel orange variety known for its sweet, seedless fruit and smooth, easy to peel skin. Perfect for New...

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Ribes 'Black Magnus' black currant shrub with lustrous black berries.

Ribes 'Black Magnus'

Ribes 'Black Magnus' is a vigorous and productive black currant variety prized in NZ gardens for its rich flavoured berries and strong cropping...

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Blueberry 'Misty'

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Avocado 'Bacon'

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Grape 'Pinot Noir'

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Why Choose Leucadendron Varieties in NZ?

Leucadendrons are celebrated for their resilience, drought tolerance, and ability to thrive in challenging Kiwi conditions. They are low maintenance yet visually stunning, making them a favourite for both home gardeners and landscapers alike. Leucadendrons work beautifully as specimen plants, hedges, container features, or fillers in mixed borders. Their colourful bracts—often mistaken for flowers—add winter and spring interest, while the evergreen foliage provides structure year-round.

Popular Leucadendron Varieties NZ

If you're looking to add leucadendrons to your garden, NZ nurseries offer a fantastic range of cultivars tailored to local growing conditions:

Leucadendron 'Jack Harre'

With its striking red foliage and compact growth habit, Leucadendron 'Jack Harre' is ideal for garden borders, pots, and coastal plantings. This standout cultivar delivers vibrant colour from late winter to spring, appealing to those wanting bold garden displays.

Leucadendron Cream Delight

For creamy-yellow variegation and elegant presence, Leucadendron Cream Delight is a top choice in NZ gardens. Cream Delight’s foliage lights up the landscape and pairs beautifully with native NZ plants or other proteas.

Leucadendron 'Maui Sunrise'

If you love unique colour and upright form, Leucadendron 'Maui Sunrise' offers pale yellow bracts and silvery foliage, bringing brightness to any spot. It's perfect for cut flower arrangers and makes a lush feature plant.

Leucadendron Blush Of Dawn

Leucadendron Blush Of Dawn captivates with its blush-pink tones, adding soft colour and texture. Its compact form makes it suitable for containers, small gardens, or mixed shrub plantings.

Leucadendron 'Rewa Gold'

Highly sought for its brilliant golden bracts and sturdy growth, Leucadendron 'Rewa Gold' is a must-have for anyone seeking vibrant colour through autumn and winter. It’s well-suited to NZ’s coastal and low rainfall zones.

Growing and Caring for Leucadendron Varieties NZ

Leucadendrons thrive in full sun, preferring well-drained, slightly acidic soils. They require minimal watering once established and benefit from light pruning after flowering to maintain their shape and vigour. Avoid fertilisers with high phosphorus content to keep plants healthy.

Whether you’re seeking unique colour, easy-care shrubs, or show-stopping foliage, leucadendron varieties NZ deliver all this and more. Explore these standout cultivars for gardens that are beautiful, resilient, and full of seasonal interest.


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