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Scientific
Name:
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Leucospermum 'Veldfire'
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Common Name:
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Pincushion
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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full sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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to 4-6' tall X wide
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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large creamy peach/yellow center
with golden yellow pollen presenters from winter-spring
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Zone
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hardy to 20-25° F
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Description,
Notes
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Certainly one of the most phenomenal
flowers on the planet, 'Veldfire' is sought after due
to its unthinkable profusion of creamy yellow/orange flowerheads
from winter-spring; Mature bushes are so blanketed with
color in the flower season that almost none of the attractive
deeper green toothed foliage is visible; CHOICE!! Protea
(Proteaceae) Family shrub native to South Africa; excellent
long lasting cut flower; hummingbird attractor; drought
and deer resistant; prefers well-drained soils and deep
infrequent watering once established; can be used as a
water-wise patio plant; nice on banks/slopes; great in
the wind; low Phosphorus fertilizer or none at all.
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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