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Products > Leucospermum cordifolium 'Flame Spike'   Leucospermum cordifolium 'Flame Spike' - Nodding Pincushion    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Red Bloomtime: Spring Height: 4-5 feet Width: 4-6 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Leucospermum cordifolium 'Flame Spike' (Nodding Pincushion) - One of the many varieties of L. cordifolium, this variety has salmon-red flowers. It grows to about 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Well-drained, acidic soil is best, along with full sun to ensure a bountiful bloom. It is hardy to about 25 degrees F.  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.     [MORE INFO]