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    • Photo of Leucospermum erubescens flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs

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    Leucospermum erubescens

    Also Known As

    • Oudtshoorn Pincushion

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 5'-8'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Leucospermum erubescens plant details

    Leucospermum erubescens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. 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 erubescens

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: proteaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: exotic, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Leucospermum erubescens

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, wind
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Leucospermum erubescens plant

    How to Grow Leucospermum erubescens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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 'Sunshine'

    aka Leucospermum 'Earlybird.', Sunshine Pincusion

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 6'

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