Protea Flower Pincushion. Most are grown in nurseries in Israel California and Australia. In Canada where I live the plant is available only as a cut-flower which is used in the making of elaborate floral.
The Pincushion Protea has long-lasting flower heads in yellows oranges and reds consist of a large number of small flowers with stiff protruding styles fascinating and almost unnatural to the touch. Pincushion protea can also be grown indoors. Pincushion Protea Leucospermum Rounded compact and colorful.
Usually referred to as pincushions since they resemble the old seamstress pincushions leucospermum range in color from bursting orange and fluorescent yellow to various shades of.
In fact drainage is so vital that these shrubs are often planted on slopes and hills. The worldwide popularity of the Proteas has resulted in many hybrids and cultivars being produced to supply the cut-flower market. Apart from being abundant in the region the flower also has a resemblance to a crown making it ideal in emblems. 36 - 38 F Ethylene Sensitive.