Leucospermum Species, Pincushion Protea

Leucospermumglabrum

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucospermum (loo-koh-SPER-mum)
Species
glabrum (GLAY-brum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
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 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early 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
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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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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