Common Name:
Leucadendron 'Purple Haze'
Description:
Leucadendron 'Purple Haze' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its bold, colourful foliage and dramatic seasonal tones. A cultivated form of Leucadendron galpinii, this variety features narrow, silvery-green leaves that develop deep purple-red tints in the cooler months, particularly from late autumn into winter. In late winter and early spring, it produces cone-like flower heads surrounded by vivid purple to burgundy floral bracts, adding texture and rich colour to the garden when many other plants are dormant. 'Purple Haze' thrives in full sun and free-draining soil, making it perfectly suited to Melbourne’s climate and a great fit for native, coastal, or low-water gardens. It is an excellent choice for cut flower production, with long stems and good vase life. Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, this shrub adds bold contrast in mixed borders, native gardens, or as a feature specimen.
Form:
Shrub - Medium
Mature Size:
Height: 1.5–2 m
Width: 1–1.5 m
Aspect:
Full Sun
Flowering:
Flowers in Winter
Flowers in Spring
Flower Colour:
Purple bracts
Cone centres – cream to silvery-green
Key Attributes:
Drought Tolerant
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Bird Attracting
Foliage Interest
Suitable for Coastal Gardens
Not frost tolerant – protect from heavy frosts in young plants
Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.
Companion Plants:
Grevillea ‘Royal Mantle’
Westringia fruticosa
Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos spp.)
Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’
Correa ‘Dusky Bells’
Banksia spinulosa
