Leucospermum

Leucospermum prostratum is an unusual ground cover variety of leucospermum with a generous flowering display of golden orbs that cover its branches. Sweetly scented flowers are yellow when they open, deepening to apricot and red when mature. The main flowering season occurs from midwinter to early summer but odd flowers do appear throughout the year. Prostratum can be planted into containers or hanging pots, or left to layer your garden floor.

Soil: Well-drained acidic soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Light frost, drought, salt and wind tolerant.
Size: Height 0.15m x width 3m

Bursting with glowing golden-orange pincushion blooms through spring, Carnival Orange is a dense-growing leucospermum that brings warmth and vibrancy to the garden. Its soft mid-green foliage creates the perfect backdrop for the eye-catching flowers, which are loved by birds, bees and flower arrangers alike. Ideal for pots, garden beds, borders or low hedges, Carnival Orange thrives as a feature plant or when mass planted for a bold splash of colour. Like most proteas, it’s wonderfully low maintenance once established and perfectly suited to sunny spots with well-drained soil. A dazzling choice for adding year-round texture and springtime drama to the garden.

Soil: Well-drained soil. If you have clay soils, use mounds to plant into to facilitate drainage. Be sure to use a native soil mix when planting. Exotic potting mix or exotic fertiliser will kill them. 
Conditions: Full sun. These plants are coast and drought tolerant and tolerate light frost.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Leucospermum Carnival® Peach boasts a stunning display of peach and apricot tones blooms, creating a vibrant centre of burning embers. This medium-sized shrub is perfect for low-maintenance and stands out with its moderate frost tolerance. It's a spectacular addition to any garden, offering unique seasonal colours and attracting pollinators.

Soil: Well-drained acidic soil.
Conditions: Full sun, moderate water usage, suitable for coastal gardens, moderate frost tolerance
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m 

Leucospermum So Sincere is a striking evergreen shrub that dazzles with vibrant red flowers in spring, providing long-lasting displays. Perfect for low maintenance, low water use gardens or containers, this shrub is ideal for coastal and native gardens. Its vivid red flowers not only enhance your garden's beauty but also attract birds, making it a wonderful addition to any outdoor space. Additionally, Leucospermum So Sincere is an excellent choice for cut floral displays.

Conditions: Prefers full sun or part shade. Drought, coastal and light frost tolerant.
Soil: Well-draining native soil.
Size: 2m H x 1.5m W

Leucospermum So® Exquisite is a hardy, evergreen shrub with soft mid-green foliage that produces eye-catching masses of bright orange-red, pincushion flowers throughout spring. This lovely protea variety is equally at home in display pots, garden beds, as a feature plant, mass planting or borders/hedges. The unique, long-lasting blooms are ideal for use in floral arrangements. 

Soil: Well-drained soil. If you have clay soils, use mounds to facilitate drainage. Be sure to use a native soil mix when planting - exotic potting mix or exotic fertiliser will kill them.
Conditions: Full sun. Coastal, drought and light frost tolerance.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2m

Leucospermum Hullabaloo is a vibrant, low-growing Pincushion Flower that brings bold colour and texture to the garden. Its lush, trailing stems make it an excellent choice for spilling over pots, softening garden edges, or creating a striking flowering ground cover. Throughout spring, spectacular pincushion blooms in glowing shades of orange and pink appear in abundance, attracting birds, bees, and other pollinators. Its naturally spreading habit and vivid floral display make it ideal for coastal gardens, contemporary landscapes, native-style plantings, and decorative containers. Whether used as a feature or mass planted for maximum impact, Hullabaloo delivers months of brilliant colour with minimal maintenance.

Soil: Well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun. Coastal, drought and light frost tolerant.

Size: Height 0.15m x width 1m