Leucospermum Species, Gordon's Bay Pincushion
Leucospermumbolusii

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Leucospermum (loo-koh-SPER-mum)
Species: bolusii (bol-LOO-see-eye)

Synonym:Leucospermum album

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings

Seed Collecting