Leucospermum patersonii - 10 Seed Pack - Indigenous Endemic Cut Flower Fynbos Protea Shrub New

Leucospermum commonly known as Pincushions is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, indigenous to South Africa and Zimbabwe, where they occupy a variety of habitats, including fynbos, scrub, forest, and mountain slopes. The majority of them occur in the winter rainfall regions of the Western Cape Province. They are evergreen shrubs or rarely small trees growing from 50cm to 5m tall and are also well suited to being used in rockeries and pots. The leaves are spirally arranged, tough and leathery, with a serrated margin. The beautiful flowers are produced in dense inflorescences, which have large numbers of prominent styles, which inspired the common name. An added attraction during flowering time is the numerous birds attracted to the plants. The genus is closely related in evolution and appearance to the Australian genus Banksia.

Leucospermum patersonii commonly known as False Tree Pincushion, Paterson's Pincushion or Silver-edge Pincushion in English and Vals-kreupelhout or Baster-kreupelhout in Afrikaans is a South African endemic species found in the Western Cape from Kleinmond to Agulhas. The silver-edge pincushion is a large rounded shrub or small tree with broad green leaves giving it an appearance similar to Leucospermum conocarpodendron. It has beautiful golden orb-like flower heads and is one of the few calcium-loving members of the Protea family. Leucospermum patersonii makes an attractive garden shrub providing contrast with its light green foliage and orange flower colour from early spring until midsummer. It is a good cut flower that lasts well in a vase.