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Leucospermum patersonii Tiara

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Leucospermum patersonii Tiara Pincushion, Pin Cushion,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Rounded

Description:

Hardy medium sized shrub with attractive pincushion yellow and orange flowers produced late spring and summer. These are bird attracting and make excellent cut flowers.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser

Family Name: Origin:

Proteaceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Orange

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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