Leucospermum, Veldfire. Pincushion Protea
By Tasteyg
6 Apr, 2011
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Before flower is fully open
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Oh Sandra....I'm so very excited about this plant!!!! Pincushion Protea!!!!
6 Apr, 2011
will you grow it outside? how big will it grow?
6 Apr, 2011
It will grow outside Sandra. They are native to southwest tip South Africa. Here is a link to a small article about them :)
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/mar/03/the-colorful-pincushion/
6 Apr, 2011
Thank you HB, I love it!!! You noticed the red tips... I like those too!
8 Apr, 2011
Wow..they really are the most amazing things! Arlene is growing these too!
10 Apr, 2011
Incredible....such an exotic flower!
17 Apr, 2011
How on goodness earth did U grow it, I have been trying & trying. You must have magic hands.
24 Apr, 2011
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wow..what is it?
6 Apr, 2011