About
A rounded, spreading, evergreen shrub with stalkless, leathery leaves to 8cm long. From early spring to mid-summer, horizontal or arching stems that bendupwards at the tips produce large, spherical flower heads up to 12cm across, comprising numerous orange, red or yellow styles.
About the genus
Leucospermum are evergreen shrubs and small trees with leathery leaves and dense, cone-like flowerheads with prominent, often brightly-coloured, styles
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesMediterranean climate plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in low-nutrient compost in full light. Water sparingly in winter, but do not allow to dry out. Die back and general failure to thrive usually indicates that the compost is too rich
PruningPruning group 1, though may need pruning to control size
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free