Botanical Name: Common Names:
Leucospermum patersonii Coastal Pincushion,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs V-Shaped
Description:
Large shrub with bright orange to red flowers in Spring. Hardy variety great for sunny coastal gardens. Perfect for low maintenance, low water gardens or containers. Grows to approx. 3-4m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Foliage Feature / Colour, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Yellow Leaves
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Proteaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Orange, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate