Leucospermum cuneiforme Carnival Orange

Leucospermum cuneiforme Carnival Orange

Botanical Name: Leucospermum cuneiforme Carnival Orange Common Names: Pincushion, Pin Cushion, Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Shrubs Plant Habit: Dense, Rounded

Description: Versatile variety well suited to gardens and containers, with masses of flowers in spring. Ideal for a low maintenance, low water use garden. Grows approximately 2m x 2m.

Mature Height: 1-2m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: 1-2m Soil Type: Well Drained

Family Name: Proteaceae Landscape Use(s): Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Origin: Africa Container / Pot

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Orange

Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Spring Plant in well drained acidic soil. Water well to establish 1-2 years. Use a natural Fruit: Insignificant mulch low in phosphorus. Trim flowers to maintain shape. In containers water daily, use a native potting mix and a native slow release fertiliser. Requirements:

Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Care: Maintenance Level: Low Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well Water Usage: Low

Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate

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