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Leucospermum reflexum

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Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Leucospermum (loo-koh-SPER-mum)
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Species
reflexum (ree-FLEKS-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

San Leandro, California

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