Leucadendron 'Harvest' – Vibrant, Low-Maintenance Beauty for Toowoomba Gardens
Brighten up your garden with the bold colours and striking structure of Leucadendron ‘Harvest’, now available at True Blue Garden Centre in Toowoomba. This robust, low-maintenance native shrub is renowned for its vibrant foliage and long-lasting decorative cones, making it an ideal choice for modern landscapes, native garden designs, and drought-tolerant planting schemes across the Toowoomba region and the Darling Downs.
Botanical Name: Leucadendron salignum x discolor ‘Harvest’
Height & Width: 1.5–2m H x 1.5m W
Position: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic soils
Water Needs: Low once established
Uses: Feature plant, cut foliage, low hedging, native gardens, container growing
Why Choose Leucadendron 'Harvest' for Your Toowoomba Garden?
🌿 Year-Round Colour & Interest
From late autumn through winter, Leucadendron ‘Harvest’ transforms into a brilliant display of glowing red, orange, and gold foliage that creates a vivid contrast against the silvery-green leaves. Its eye-catching cone-like bracts are perfect for fresh or dried floral arrangements, adding natural charm indoors and out.🌞 Thrives in Toowoomba’s Climate
Leucadendron ‘Harvest’ is exceptionally well-suited to Toowoomba’s temperate climate and well-drained soils. With its natural drought resistance, it’s a favourite among local gardeners looking for a showy plant that doesn’t demand constant watering or maintenance.💧 Low Water, High Impact
Once established, this plant requires minimal watering, making it a sustainable and water-wise choice for the region. It's a fantastic addition to xeriscape and native plant gardens across southern Queensland.✂️ Perfect for Landscaping or Cut Flowers
With a naturally tidy shape and a moderate growth habit, ‘Harvest’ works beautifully as a feature shrub, low hedge, or part of a mixed native border. It’s also a popular pick among florists for its vivid colour and long vase life.
How to Care for Your Leucadendron 'Harvest'
Sunlight: Choose a sunny, open position for best colour and flower development.
Soil: Prefers free-draining, slightly acidic soil. Avoid heavy clay.
Watering: Water deeply until established, then only during extended dry periods.
Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Fertilising: Use a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring for best results.
Buy Leucadendron 'Harvest' in Toowoomba
Available now at True Blue Garden Centre, your local experts in native and drought-tolerant plants. Whether you're refreshing your garden beds or planning a full landscape redesign, our team is here to help you choose the right plants for Toowoomba’s unique conditions.
📍 Visit us in-store or shop online for local delivery across Toowoomba, Highfields, Gowrie Junction, and the wider Darling Downs area.