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Scientific
Name:
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Leucospermum cordifolium 'Flame
Giant' (Leucospermum 'Vlam')
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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 3-5' tall X 4-6' wide
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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Huge (to 6") Pincushion-shaped waxy
orange flowers winter-spring
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Zone
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Hardy to 25-30° F
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Description,
Notes
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Protea (Proteaceae) Family shrub
native to South Africa; Mounding Pincushion grown for
its compact tidy nature and super-sized orange blossoms
with yellow tips; attracts hummingbirds; excellent cut
flower; 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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