Leucadendron salignum Amethyst

Common Name:
Amethyst Conebush

Description:
Leucadendron salignum ‘Amethyst’ is a striking evergreen Australian and South African native shrub, valued for its vibrant, colourful bracts and strong architectural form. This variety produces eye-catching foliage in shades of green flushed with rich purple to amethyst tones, intensifying during the cooler months. In late winter through spring, it develops decorative cone-like flower heads surrounded by colourful bracts, adding further visual interest and making it highly sought after for cut flower arrangements. Well suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun and requires well-drained, slightly acidic soil, performing best in sandy or free-draining conditions. Once established, it is drought tolerant and low maintenance, though it is sensitive to poor drainage and heavy soils. Ideal for feature planting, native and coastal gardens, ‘Amethyst’ offers year-round colour, texture, and a bold landscape presence.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2.5 m
• Width: 1–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Inconspicuous flowers
• Decorative bracts in purple
• Amethyst tones

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Drought tolerant once established
• Low maintenance
• Suitable for cut flowers
• Architectural foliage
• Coastal tolerant
• Requires well-drained soil
• Sensitive to poor drainage and heavy soils

Toxicity:

• Not commonly regarded as toxic to humans or pets

Companion Plants:

• Protea
• Banksia
• Grevillea
• Leptospermum
• Westringia
• Lomandra
• Dianella
• Correa