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Commonly known as Kloof fountain Pincushion
- Grows to 2.5m shrub, looks similar to Leucospermum grandiflorum.
- Produces red flowers in summer.
- Prefers a moister habitat to most leucospermums.
- Sow in Autumn.
- USDA Zone 9.
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Commonly known as Gordon's Bay pincushion or Witluisiesbos (Afrikaans)
- This species is an unusual leucospermum as it's colouring is creamy/white rather than the usual striking bright yellow or orange that the others generally are.
- It grows into an erect rounded shrub to around 1.5m tall.
- The flower-heads are small and creamy/white in colour, appearing in numerous clusters.
- They exude a strong, sweet fragrance and are wonderful as cut flowers.
- It flowers in late spring and is an attractive shrub for any garden, small or large.
- They enjoy sandy, acidic soils and a position in full sun.
- They are hardy to USDA zone 9.
- Should be sown in autumn and do well in coastal gardens.
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Commonly known as Wart-stemmed pincushion or Luisiesbos (Afrikaans)
- This multi – stemmed species grows into a lovely, bushy shrub with height and width of up to 2m.
- The flowers are bright yellow and occur from late spring to early summer.
- They are lovely as cut flowers.
- It is an ideal specimen for a large garden with it's compact shape and showy and abundant flowers.
- Sow seeds in autumn
- Hardy to USDA zone 9
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Commonly known as the 'catherine wheel pincushion'
- This species is one of the most stunning of the 'firework pincushions'.
- It grows into an erect shrub, up to 3m tall and with a spread of 2.5m.
- The flowerhead is depressed-globose, but disc-shaped when mature and is orange to coppery bronze in color.
- The styles point around in a circle giving its Catherine wheel appearance.
- Leaves are blue-grey with distinctive red tips.
- Grows in sandstone soils along stream edges.
- Flowering occurs from spring to early summer.
- It is one of the larger leucospermums and is stunning as an accent plant in a large garden.
- It is fairly hardy and the mature plants are failry frost tolerant.
- Seeds should be sown in autumn.
- It is hardy to USDA zone 9.
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Commonly known as Silverleaf-wheel pincushion
- A large, erect grey, hairy- leafed shrub growing to 2-3m tall.
- The flower-heads are large and appear in spring, with the flowers being a pale to bright yellow colour, and the longish styles turning away from the centre after opening, giving it a Catherine- wheel appearance.
- It is one of the group of fireworks pincushions
- They are excellent for flower arranging and eye catching, especially for the medium to larger gardens.
- They enjoy well drained, acidic soils.
- Sow seeds in autumn.
- They are hardy to USDA zone 9.
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Commonly known as Rocket pincushion, Sky rocket pincushion or Perdekop (Afrikaans)
- It is widely cultivated, growing up to a size of 4x4m.
- This species belongs to the group of fireworks pincushions.
- It comes in a bright flame red color as well as yellow (Leucospermum reflexum var.luteum).
- During its flowering cycle, the lower rows of styles straighten and point downwards giving the flower its rocket-like appearance.
- It flowers from spring to early summer and is excellent as a cut flower with its bright distinctive flowers, long, straight stems and extended vase life.
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Commonly known as Rocket pincushion, Perdekop
- Grows to 3m shrub with small grey leaves
- This cultivar produces flowers that are yellow and styles bent backwards (reflexing)
- They flower in Spring and Summer.
- Best sown in Autumn.
- Hardy to USDA Zone 9.
- Very attractive garden specimen and will attract birds to your garden
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Commonly known as Ribbon pincushion or Vuurhoutjies (Afrikaans)
- Leucospermum tottum grows to a height of 1.5m and spread of upto 2m - and has many, many branches and hence flowers when in flower.
- This is one of the few leucospermums that has flowers that are pink in colour - they have large pale pink to darker pink flowerheads that are very attractive.
- It is wonderful as a cut flower - flowering from spring to mid summer.
- Seeds should be sown in autumn.
- Hardy to USDA zone 9.
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Commonly known as pincushion or Speldekussing (Afrikaans) or Bobbejaanklou (Afrikaans)
- This is the most popular and easy to grow pincushion.
- It is a rounded, spreading shrub growing up to 1.5m in height with a spread of 2m.
- The flowers range in colour from shades of red, orange to bright yellow.
- It flowers in the summer and is an exceptionally attractive plant for any garden.
- It is a very strong grower, is hardy and is a wonderfully long lasting and showy cut flower.
- It is hardy to USDA zone 9.
- Seeds should be sown in autumn.
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Commonly known as Overberg pincushion
- A lovely compact shrub growing to about 1m tall.
- The flower-heads are smallish and grow in clusters (as seen in picture).
- This species flowers from spring to summer, with the flowers being yellow in colour and changing to crimson as they age.
- They are beautiful as cut flowers and eye catching as a garden feature, especially for the smaller gardens.
- They enjoy sandy, acidic soils.
- Seeds should be sown in autumn.
- Hardy to USDA zone 9.
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Commonly known as Outeniqua pincushion
- A large, rounded shrub / tree growing to 2.5m tall and 1.5m across.
- This pincushion belongs to the group of tree pincushions.
- The flowers are large & spherical, about 100 mm in diameter. The tips are orange/yellow and the rest is a deep red.
- It is extremely attractive as a cut flower with its dark green glossy leaves.
- It flowers in late spring to early summer.
- It is adaptable to many soil types and climates and is more resistant to frost than most other leucospermums.
- Sow seeds in autumn.
- Hardy to USDA zone 9.
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Commonly known as Mossel Bay pincushion or Large tufted pincushion
- Falls into group of wide-tubed pincshions
- This is a large shrub, growing to 3m tall.
- It bears large, yellow flowers in winter, with persistent styles that turn orange in spring.
- Seeds should be sown in autumn.
- Hardy to USDA Zone 9.
- It is lovely as cut flower.
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Commonly known as Grey tree pincushion or Vaalkreupelhout (Afrikaans)
- This species falls into the group known as 'tree pincushions'.
- It grows into a large, rounded tree, 3 - 5 m tall, 3 - 6 m across.
- Flowers are a bright, stunning yellow & flowering occurs from August to December
- Grows in granite and sandstone soils on dry, rocky slopes.
- Seeds should be sown in autumn
- This species is suitable for growing in pots.
- The flowers are beautiful as cut flowers and last very well.
- This plant will attract birds to your garden.
- Hardy to USDA zone 9.
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Commonly known as Grey-leaf fountain pincushion, Luisiesboom
- Also known as Grey-leaf fountain pincushion due to the abundant dense greyish leaves.
- It grows to a height of 2.5m with attractive yellow flowers with red tips pointing clockwise.
- Flowering occurs from late winter to early summer.
- This pin-cushion tolerates hot dry conditions and is suitable for planting in granite or clay soils.
- It is a very attractive species for any large garden.
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Commonly known as Albertinia pincushion or Bloukoolhout (Afrikaans)
- It is an excellent garden plant growing to a height of 1.5m.
- It grows into a bushy, rounded, erect shrub with a generous display of small, yellow flower heads.
- These can either grow in a cluster or singly.
- It flowers from winter to spring and is excellent as a cut flower.
- It is hardy to USDA zone 9.
- Seeds shold be sown in autumn.
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Commonly known as pincushion or Speldekussing (Afrikaans) or Bobbejaanklou (Afrikaans)
- This is the most popular and easy to grow pincushion.
- It is a rounded, spreading shrub growing up to 1.5m in height with a spread of 2m.
- The flowers range in colour from shades of red, orange to bright yellow.
- It flowers in the summer and is an exceptionally attractive plant for any garden.
- It is a very strong grower, is hardy and is a wonderfully long lasting and showy cut flower.
- It is hardy to USDA zone 9.
- Seeds should be sown in autumn.
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