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Leucospermum, Pincushion Flower, Pincushion Protea 'California Sunshine'

Leucospermum cordifolium

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Leucospermum cordifolium by RosinaBloom
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Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Leucospermum (loo-koh-SPER-mum)
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Species
cordifolium (kor-di-FOH-lee-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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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

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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