Leucospermum, Pincushion Protea 'Pickford'

Leucospermumcordifolium

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucospermum (loo-koh-SPER-mum)
Species
cordifolium (kor-di-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
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
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

San Leandro, California

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