Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion)

Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up showing stiff curved styles and green leaves.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) flower with orange styles reaching outward from a dense, rounded base.

Botanical name: Leucospermum sp.

Common names: Pincushion, Pincushion Protea

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersUnusual colorFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange; unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences, which have large numbers of prominent styles, which inspires the name.

Similar plants: Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion)


Image gallery: 14 images
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange yellow flower, close up of round spiky petals on green stem
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange yellow flowers with long curved styles and thick dark green leaves
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up against a blurred background of green leaves.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower with many thin styles radiating from a central head.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange close up flower with yellow center
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower with a yellow center and many small curved pins.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up with green leaves in the background
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower surrounded by serrated green leaves on the plant
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower with green leaves close up plant
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower buds surrounded by long narrow green leaves
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) red and white fuzzy flower in a detailed close up.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) showing a round flower covered in fine white hair and red tips.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up showing needle like pins radiating from center.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower with many long thin styles extending from the central base.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up against blurred green leaves, natural light.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower with long curved styles rising from a compact center.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up with green leaves in the background.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower with slender curved styles and thick green serrated foliage.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up with green leaves on the stem.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower with slender curved styles and thick serrated green foliage.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up with many thin curved styles and green leaves.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower with many thin curved styles and deep green thick leaves.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up showing needle like curved styles with yellow center
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower with unique curved styles growing on a stiff green stem
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower with green leaves on a woody shrub plant
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower heads emerging from a dense cluster of green, narrow leaves
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) with thin red petals on a flower, close up side angle.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) with long red petals extending from the center of the flower.


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