Leucospermum 'Rainbow' - 5 gallon plant

Rainbow Pincushion
Family: Proteaceae • Natural distribution: South Africa • Plant type: Shrub • Lifespan: Evergreen • Size: 3 to 5 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide • Flowering season: spring • Attracts pollinators: bees, birds • Flower color: orange gold • Prefers: full sun • Water requirements: infrequent to little • Drought tolerant: once established • Hardiness: 25°f-30°f • Soil: acid, well-drained • Suitable for: cut flower, specimen, focal point, rock garden, barrier • Evergreen
Multicolored pincushion flowers in yellow, orange, and red. Tolerates a wider range of soils than most Leucospermums. They appreciate nitrogen in the form of fish emulsion or blood meal, but never give them any significant phosphorus and avoid potassium.