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Products > Leucospermum 'Spider Hybrid'   Leucospermum 'Spider Hybrid' - Spider Pincushion     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Parentage: (Leucospermum tottum x L. formosum) Height: 6-8 feet Width: 8-10 feet Exposure: Full Sun Summer Dry: Yes Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Leucospermum 'Spider Hybrid' (Spider Pincushion) - This hybrid between Leucospermum tottum x L. formosum is a large shrub to 10 feet across by 6-8 feet tall. It forms very nice pins of salmon and golden-yellow with red-tipped stamens in late winter to early spring. It does best in the full sun with good drainage. Prune prior to flush of growth in spring to maintain smaller size. This plant came to us from Dennis Perry.  This description is based on research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in our nursery garden and in other gardens that we visit. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Leucospermum 'Spider Hybrid'.     [MORE INFO]