Leucadendron 'Amy'

Leucadendron 'Amy' (Leucadendron salignum x laureolum) is a compact and vibrant evergreen shrub prized for its spectacular variegated foliage that offers striking colour from autumn through to spring. This beautiful South African native grows to approximately 1.5 meters tall and wide, making it a perfect choice for smaller gardens, containers, and mixed borders where eye-catching foliage is desired.

Its creamy pink bracts emerge in late winter to spring, creating a delicate floral display ideal for both garden interest and cut flower arrangements. 'Amy' thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is highly drought and frost tolerant once established. It is particularly well-suited to coastal gardens and heavier soils where low maintenance and water-wise traits are valued.

Key Features:

• Plant Type: Compact evergreen shrub
• Height & Spread: Approx. 1.5 m tall x 1.5 m wide
• Flower Colour: Creamy pink bracts in late winter to spring
• Foliage: Variegated green and red, highly decorative
• Light: Full sun for best growth and colour
• Soil: Well-drained, tolerates heavier soils
• Climate: Drought and frost tolerant
• Uses: Garden feature, container plant, hedging, cut flower
• Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape

Leucadendron 'Amy' brings year-round interest and vibrant colour to low maintenance gardens, making it a popular choice for water-wise landscapes and floral designs.