Brighten Your Landscape with the Striking Colours of Leucadendron ‘Jester’
Add a bold splash of year-round colour to your Toowoomba garden with the stunning Leucadendron ‘Jester’, a striking hybrid cultivar celebrated for its vibrant foliage and hardy nature. This showy evergreen shrub features variegated leaves in shades of lime green, cream, and hot pink, with intensity that deepens in cooler months, making it a spectacular focal point in garden beds, rockeries, and pots.
Perfectly suited to Toowoomba’s temperate climate, ‘Jester’ thrives in full sun, with excellent drought resistance once established. Its naturally compact and upright habit makes it ideal for smaller urban gardens, native landscapes, or coastal planting schemes, while also being an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardening.
Why Toowoomba Gardeners Love Leucadendron ‘Jester’
✅ Low Water Requirements – Ideal for Toowoomba’s dry spells and water-wise gardens.
✅ Cold Hardy – Performs well in Toowoomba’s cooler winters and resists light frosts.
✅ Eye-Catching Colour – Bold variegation adds contrast and texture to native and mixed plantings.
✅ Bird & Bee Friendly – Attracts pollinators and adds life to your outdoor space.
✅ Low Maintenance – Minimal pruning required to keep it neat and bushy.
🌿 Leucadendron ‘Jester’ – Vibrant Foliage for Year-Round Colour in Toowoomba GardensBotanical Name: Leucadendron salignum x laureolum 'Jester'
Common Name: Jester Conebush
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Position: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low once established
Height: 1.5m | Width: 1.2m
Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil
Where to Plant Leucadendron ‘Jester’ in Your Toowoomba Garden
Along driveways or pathways for a vibrant welcome
In native garden designs paired with Grevilleas, Kangaroo Paws, or Westringia
As a feature plant in a large decorative pot
In mixed borders to provide colour contrast year-round
Mass planted on embankments for a drought-tolerant solution
For best results, plant in well-draining soil and avoid areas with clay or waterlogging. A raised bed or mound can help in heavier soils. Add a slow-release native fertiliser in early spring and prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
True Blue Garden Centre – Your Local Source for Leucadendron ‘Jester’ in Toowoomba
At True Blue Garden Centre, we stock premium-quality Leucadendron ‘Jester’ grown for success in Toowoomba’s unique soil and climate conditions. Whether you're landscaping a new home or refreshing a tired garden bed, this vibrant shrub offers exceptional performance and eye-catching style.
Visit us in-store or order online for local Toowoomba delivery – our expert horticultural team is here to help you grow with confidence.
📦 Available Sizes:
140mm pot
Advanced sizes may be available on request
📍 Click & Collect or Local Delivery Available in Toowoomba