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    Leucospermum 'Sunshine'

    Also Known As

    • Leucospermum 'Earlybird.'
    • Sunshine Pincusion

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

    Leucospermum 'Sunshine' plant details

    Leucospermum 'Sunshine' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Leucospermum 'Sunshine'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: proteaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Leucospermum 'Sunshine'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, wind
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Leucospermum 'Sunshine' plant

    How to Grow Leucospermum 'Sunshine'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Leucospermum 'Scarlet Ribbon'

    aka Scarlet Ribbon Nodding Pincushion

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Leucospermum 'Scarlet Ribbon' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Leucospermum cuneiforme

    aka Leucospermum attenuatum, Pincushion

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Leucospermum cuneiforme close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Leucospermum cordifolium

    aka Leucospermum nutans, Nodding Pincushion

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 6'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Leucospermum cordifolium close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Leucospermum cordifolium 'Veldfire'

    aka Leucospermum cordifolium 'Veld Fire', Leucospermum cordifolium 'Veldt Fire', Veldt Fire Pincushion

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Leucospermum cordifolium 'Veldfire' close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Leucospermum erubescens

    aka Oudtshoorn Pincushion

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Leucospermum erubescens flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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