Leucospermum Species, Langeberg Pincushion, Outdshoorn Pincushion

Leucospermumerubescens

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucospermum (loo-koh-SPER-mum)
Species
erubescens (er-yoo-BESS-kens)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
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
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | April 2019 | neutral

Per Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers in Fallbrook, CA.  https://resendizbrothers.com/ :
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