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Red Pincushion

Leucospermum Cord. 'Red'

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Overview

The Red Conebush (Leucospermum cord. 'Red') is a vibrant evergreen shrub, admired for its large, red, pincushion-like flowers blooming in spring. It reaches up to 5 feet in height and spreads 6 feet wide, requiring full sun and well-draining soil. Adapted to dry climates, it’s low-maintenance and drought-resistant, adding striking color and texture to water-wise gardens. Attracts pollinators, enhancing ecosystem vitality. Zones 8-11.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10Type Shrub
Red Pincushion (Leucospermum Cord. 'Red') — It reaches up to 5 feet in height and spreads 6 feet wide, requiring full sun and well-draining soil
Red Pincushion (Leucospermum Cord. 'Red') — 'Red') is a vibrant evergreen shrub, admired for its large, red, pincushion-like flowers blooming in springRed Pincushion (Leucospermum Cord. 'Red') — The Red Conebush (Leucospermum cordRed Pincushion (Leucospermum Cord. 'Red') — it‚Äôs low-maintenance and drought-resistant

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Proteaceae

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Red Pincushion (Leucospermum Cord. 'Red') — It reaches up to 5 feet in height and spreads 6 feet wide, requiring full sun and well-draining soil
Red Pincushion (Leucospermum Cord. 'Red') — 'Red') is a vibrant evergreen shrub, admired for its large, red, pincushion-like flowers blooming in spring
Red Pincushion (Leucospermum Cord. 'Red') — The Red Conebush (Leucospermum cord
Red Pincushion (Leucospermum Cord. 'Red') — it‚Äôs low-maintenance and drought-resistant
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