Leucadendron 'Purple Haze'

Leucadendron 'Purple Haze' is a striking evergreen South African native shrub, well-loved for its vivid purple-tinted foliage that intensifies during winter months, paired with elegant silver cones that develop in late spring and summer. This compact shrub grows to approximately 1.5 meters tall and 1 meter wide, making it ideal as a feature plant, for hedging, or in floral arrangements.

Thriving in full sun with well-drained, acidic soil, 'Purple Haze' is drought and frost tolerant, making it a versatile and hardy choice for a variety of climate zones including coastal gardens. The plant prefers free-draining soil and benefits from occasional watering in extreme dry conditions during establishment.

Maintenance is straightforward—pruning by removing spent cones encourages new growth and maintains a neat shape, while allowing the stunning foliage to remain the highlight. The silver cones are prized in floristry, providing long-lasting cut flowers or dried arrangements.

Key Features:

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
• Height & Spread: Approx. 1.5 m tall x 1 m wide
• Foliage: Deep purple hues in winter, soft blue-purple overall
• Flowers/Cones: Silvery cones in late spring to summer
• Light: Full sun essential for best colour and growth
• Soil: Well-drained, acidic, free-draining preferred
• Climate Tolerance: Frost hardy to -5°C, drought tolerant once established
• Uses: Feature plant, hedge, cut flower, foliage display
• Maintenance: Prune spent cones to encourage growth and shape
• Wildlife Friendly: Provides habitat and flowers that attract pollinators

Add year-round colour and texture to gardens and floral designs with Leucadendron 'Purple Haze', a hardy and beautiful South African native evergreen.