Leucospermum Species, Pincushion Protea

Leucospermum cordifolium

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucospermum (loo-koh-SPER-mum)
Species
cordifolium (kor-di-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Leucadendron cordifolium
Leucadendron nutans
Leucospermum bolusii
Leucospermum nutans
Protea nutans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Aliso Viejo, California

Arroyo Grande, California

Carlsbad, California(2 reports)

Diamond Bar, California

La Mesa, California

Manhattan Beach, California

Mission Viejo, California

Oceanside, California

Ramona, California

Sacramento, California

San Leandro, California

Spring Valley, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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| December 2010 | positive

shrub seeds fairly heavily. sow seed in midsummer and out of direct sun.in seed sowing mix topped with sand. germination a bit erratic so...Read More

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Arroyo Grande, CA | April 2005 | positive

This plant thrives on the central coast. It blooms very heavily in March and April. It can be planted in the ground. Should not be fer...Read More

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