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Veldfire Conebush

Leucospermum 'Veldfire'

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Overview

The Veldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') adds fiery charm with its vibrant orange-red pincushion blooms. This evergreen shrub thrives in USDA zones 9-11, reaching 4-6 feet tall and wide. It requires full sun and well-draining soil, offering drought tolerance once established. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain its shape. This low-maintenance plant is a striking addition, attracting birds and pollinators to contemporary or naturalistic landscapes.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10Type Shrub
Veldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') — The Veldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') adds fiery charm with its vibrant orange-red pincushion blooms
Veldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') — This evergreen shrub thrives in USDA zones 9-11, reaching 4-6 feet tall and wideVeldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') — This low-maintenance plant is a striking additionVeldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') — Prune lightly after flowering to maintain its shapeVeldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') — It requires full sun and well-draining soil, offering drought tolerance once establishedVeldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') — attracting birds and pollinators to contemporary or naturalistic landscapes

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
6–8 Ft.
Mature width
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Proteaceae

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Veldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') — The Veldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') adds fiery charm with its vibrant orange-red pincushion blooms
Veldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') — This evergreen shrub thrives in USDA zones 9-11, reaching 4-6 feet tall and wide
Veldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') — This low-maintenance plant is a striking addition
Veldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') — Prune lightly after flowering to maintain its shape
Veldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') — It requires full sun and well-draining soil, offering drought tolerance once established
Veldfire Conebush (Leucospermum 'Veldfire') — attracting birds and pollinators to contemporary or naturalistic landscapes
Photographs by 2 contributors

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