leucadendrons new zealand
Leucadendrons are taking New Zealand gardens by storm, bringing bold colour, sculptural foliage, and low-maintenance beauty to landscapes up and down the country. Originally native to South Africa, these hardy evergreen shrubs thrive in New Zealand’s well-drained soils and coastal climates, making them a smart, stylish choice for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant, pest-resistant plants with year-round interest. Whether you’re looking to create a spectacular focal point, add structure to mixed borders, or enhance cut flower arrangements, there’s a leucadendron cultivar perfectly suited to your needs.
Leucadendron 'Loving Memory'
Leucadendron 'Loving Memory' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its colourful foliage and bold seasonal bracts that provide outstanding interest through autumn and winter. This hardy South African native adds strong architectural form, texture, and year round appeal to NZ gardens while also producing excellent stems for floral arrangements. Its upright growth habit and drought tolerance make it ideal for feature planting, coastal landscapes, and low maintenance gardens. Leucadendron 'Loving Memory' is highly valued for its dramatic appearance and reliable garden performance.
From $33.68
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.
From $43.13
