Nodding Pincushion 'Flame Giant', Heart-Shaped Leaved Pincushion Protea 'Flame Giant'
Leucospermum cordifolium ‘Flame Giant’ (Nodding Pincushion) is an attractive, rounded, spreading, evergreen shrub with huge, bright orange flower heads, up to 6 in. across (15 cm). Resembling pincushions, they are produced profusely over spring and early midsummer atop long stems. Borne at the tips of horizontal or arching stems, they are rich in nectar and attract birds and bees, thus assisting in the pollination of the flowers. The gray-green leaves are stalkless, leathery, and spirally arranged. Perfect as a focal point in the landscape or in decorative containers. The flowers are long-lasting and great for cutting. They make a unique, exotic addition to flower arrangements.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Leucospermum |
| Common names | Pincushion |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid), |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Leucospermum |
| Common names | Pincushion |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid), |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden |
How many Leucospermum cordifolium ‘Flame Giant’ (Nodding Pincushion) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Leucospermum cordifolium ‘Flame Giant’ (Nodding Pincushion) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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