Leucadendron 'Purple Haze' in a black nursery pot with plant tag, white background
Close-up of deep purple Leucadendron 'Purple Haze' foliage in winter
Mature Leucadendron 'Purple Haze' shrubs with purple-tipped foliage in a garden bed
Leucadendron 'Purple Haze' new growth with purple stems and dew-covered grey-green leaves
Leucadendron 'Purple Haze' in a 140mm pot showing the size delivered

Leucadendron 'Purple Haze' (Small 140mm pot)

$22.50

Purple Haze is a compact, upright leucadendron grown for its striking foliage. Through the cooler months the leaves flush deep purple with silvery-grey highlights, then silver cones follow in late spring and summer. It's a tough, water-wise shrub that thrives in Canberra's hot, dry summers and handles moderate frosts once established. A standout feature plant for modern and coastal-style gardens, and the stems are lovely for picking.

  • Mature size: 1.5m high x 1m wide
  • Foliage: Grey-green leaves turning deep purple with silver highlights in winter
  • Flowers: Silver cones in late spring and summer
  • Growth habit: Compact, upright shrub
  • Position: Full sun, well-drained soil (avoid phosphorus-rich fertilisers)
  • Climate: Moderate frost tolerance once established; drought tolerant
  • Water needs: Low once established
  • Soil: Free-draining, low-phosphorus soil. On heavy Canberra clay, dig in gypsum clay breaker and plant on a slight mound. In pots, use Native Osmocote Potting Mix.
  • Feeding: Sensitive to phosphorus, so use a native fertiliser only: Osmocote Native in spring, or Neutrog Bush Tucker as a liquid feed. Avoid general fertilisers and manures.
  • Maintenance: Low. Prune lightly after flowering to keep it bushy
  • Ideal for: Feature planting, modern and coastal gardens, large pots and cut stems

Purple Haze is a compact, upright leucadendron grown for its striking foliage. Through the cooler months the leaves flush deep purple with silvery-grey highlights, then silver cones follow in late spring and summer. It's a tough, water-wise shrub that thrives in Canberra's hot, dry summers and handles moderate frosts once established. A standout feature plant for modern and coastal-style gardens, and the stems are lovely for picking.

  • Mature size: 1.5m high x 1m wide
  • Foliage: Grey-green leaves turning deep purple with silver highlights in winter
  • Flowers: Silver cones in late spring and summer
  • Growth habit: Compact, upright shrub
  • Position: Full sun, well-drained soil (avoid phosphorus-rich fertilisers)
  • Climate: Moderate frost tolerance once established; drought tolerant
  • Water needs: Low once established
  • Soil: Free-draining, low-phosphorus soil. On heavy Canberra clay, dig in gypsum clay breaker and plant on a slight mound. In pots, use Native Osmocote Potting Mix.
  • Feeding: Sensitive to phosphorus, so use a native fertiliser only: Osmocote Native in spring, or Neutrog Bush Tucker as a liquid feed. Avoid general fertilisers and manures.
  • Maintenance: Low. Prune lightly after flowering to keep it bushy
  • Ideal for: Feature planting, modern and coastal gardens, large pots and cut stems