Tropicals > Leucospermum > Leucospermum cordifolium > Leucospermum cordifolium
Leucospermum cordifolium
Ornamental Pincushion
Origin: Native to the Western Cape, South Africa.
| Family |
| Proteaceae |
| Genus |
| Leucospermum |
| Species |
| cordifolium |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 4.4-10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 40-50 |
| Height |
| 1-1.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1-2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Often used as an ornamental garden feature. Can be moved into containers for the winter to avoid frost. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in well-drained, acidic soils and full sun. |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves grow alternatively along the branches and are heart-shaped. They are stiff and have toothed margins. |
| Flower Description |
| The globe shaped flowers are red and pink and have spikey petals; hence the name pincushion. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by softwood cuttings. |
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