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Australian Native Plants, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit us (by appointment only).
Leucospermum praecox 'Patricia'

Description

Evergreen, showy, compact shrub to 6' with 4" bright yellow pincushion flowers that age to orange-red in spring. Grows in white sands in its natural habitat. Flowers best in full sun. Excellent cut flower or landscape specimen. Great for container growing. Useful as a screen in hot dry areas.

Details

Biological Name: Leucospermum praecox 'Patricia'
Common Name: Large Tufted Pincushion
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: South African
Exposure: Full Sun
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Spring - early summer
Height: 6'
Width: 6'
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: not available
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): not available
Seeds (online only): not available
Propagation Information: Grown by cuttings.

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