Leucadendron 'Purple Haze'
| Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Leucadendron galpinii |
|---|---|
| Height: | 1.5m |
| Width: | 1m |
| Position: | Full Sun |
| Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
| Uses: | feature plant, foliage, cut flower, hedge |
Description: Leucadendron Purple Haze is a small evergreen shrub which has striking purple foliage in winter and silver cones in Summer.
How to look after Leucadendron Purple Haze:
Plant in a free draining acidic soil.
Although Leucadendrons are drought tolerant, soil should be kept moist in the first year until plant is established, once established they may require some watering in extremely dry conditions.
Prune Leucadendron Purple Haze by removing cones which can be used in floristry this will encourage new growth and help maintain shape of plant.
Leucadendron Purple Haze
Winter colour of Leucadendron Purple Haze
Leucadendron Purple Haze Silver Cone
The cone develops in late Spring and Summer
Leucadendron Purple Haze
Foliage of this plant reaches its best purple colour in winter
Leucadendron 'Purple Haze'
Leucadendron Purple Haze Silver Cones
Leucadendron 'Purple Haze'
Leucadendron 'Purple Haze'
Leucadendron 'Purple Haze'
Leucadendron 'Purple Haze'
Leucadendron 'Purple Haze'
