Leucospermum, Pincushion Protea 'Spider'

Leucospermum

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucospermum (loo-koh-SPER-mum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cambria, California

San Leandro, California

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2012 | positive

This maybe my favorite traditional looking leucospermum. It is a very entertaining flower over a long period of time.

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