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Leucospermum, Pincushion Protea 'Veldfire'

Leucospermum

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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing

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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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Salinas, California

San Leandro, California

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