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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Synonyms: [L. 'Veld Fire'] |
| Parentage: (L. conocarpodendron x L. glabrum) |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Leucospermum 'Veldfire' - This cultivar of L. glabrum was found growing in New Zealand. It is a medium sized shrub to 4 and 1/2 feet tall by 6 to 8 feet wide with dark green leaves that have red on the dentations at the leaf tip. The large flowers have yellow erect anthers and red "ribbons" (these form the ball of the flower) and bloom in the late spring and early summer. The green leaves are large with red-tipped serrated edges. It is hardy to 26 degrees F. This is a great garden plant but is not considered suitable for the cut flower trade as its flower heads snap off too easily from the stems.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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