Plant in well-drained, amended (acidic) soil, along with full sun to ensure a bountiful bloom. It is drought tolerant and cold hardy to about 25 degrees F. Though relatively short lived in the garden, on average lasting about eight years, these plants can be a major and dramatic focal point in the garden and the flowers are great in arrangements. This is a great garden plant with long lasting display.

This plant was introduced by Proteaflora Enterprises of Australia in 1984 and is thought to be the result of crossing Leucospermum cordifolium with Leucospermum tottum. It inherits the smaller flowers from Leucospermum tottom and flower color from Leucospermum cordifolium. The name for the genus comes from the Greek word 'leukos' meaning "white" and and 'sperma' meaning "seed" in reference to the white fleshy skin, called a elaiosome, that covers the seeds. This cultivar is similar to a plant introduced by Hawaiian protea growers that is called 'Firefly'. We grew this variety in 2007 and 2008. 

The information displayed on this page about Leucospermum 'Firewheel' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.