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Leucospermum, Veldfire. Pincushion Protea

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By Tasteyg


Leucospermum, Veldfire.  Pincushion Protea

Before flower is fully open



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wow..what is it?

6 Apr, 2011

 

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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