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Products > Leucospermum 'Scarlet Ribbon'   Leucospermum 'Scarlet Ribbon' - Nodding Pincushion    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Salmon Bloomtime: Winter/Spring Parentage: (Leucospermum glabrum X L. tottum) Height: 4-5 feet Width: 4-5 feet Exposure: Full Sun Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Leucospermum 'Scarlet Ribbon' (Nodding Pincushion) - This hybrid, introduced in 1980, is a cross between Leucospermum glabrum x L. tottum. It becomes a large shrub to 12 feet wide by up to 8 feet tall and from February through April , it produces multi-colored flower heads which are salmon pink with the added attraction of a portion of the bloom looking like shiny red ribbons. This Leucospermum tolerates a wider range of soils, and has above average frost tolerance, being hardy to about 25 degrees. Prune prior to flush of growth in spring to maintain smaller size.  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]