Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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Ornamental Pincushion (Leucospermum cordifolium) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Ornamental Pincushion

(Leucospermum cordifolium)

Ornamental Pincushion (Leucospermum cordifolium)

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Climate Requirements for Mogadishu, Somalia

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 10" - 49" 17" Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. Irrigate N" / year
• High Temp. 71°F - 93°F 94°F Your summers may be too hot for this plant. Too hot
• Low Temp. 31°F - 62°F 70°F OK, but your winter temperatures are warmer than normal for this plant OK
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Leucospermum cordifolium, commonly known as Ornamental Pincushion or Bobbejaanklou, is an evergreen shrub from the Proteaceae family. It is native to the fynbos ecoregion, particularly the coastal mountains of the Western Cape province of South Africa, where it thrives in well-drained, sandy soils and is adapted to a Mediterranean climate with wet winters and dry summers. This shrub typically grows up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) in height and is noted for its striking flower heads, which are globe-shaped with a flattened top, measuring 10–12 cm (3.9–4.7 inches) in diameter. The flowers are a vivid orange-red color and are borne individually or in groups of two or three, mostly at right angles to the branch. Each flower head resembles a pincushion due to the long styles that stick out horizontally but curve upwards near the obliquely, shell-shaped, thicker pollen presenter. The flowering season extends from mid-July to the end of November, offering a long period of visual interest.

The Ornamental Pincushion is valued for its unique and showy flowers, making it a popular choice for cut flower arrangements and ornamental garden plantings. It is well-suited for rockeries, coastal gardens, and as a specimen plant in Mediterranean-style landscapes. It requires full sun to part shade, low water once established, and well-drained soils. While it is relatively low maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils. It is also prone to fungal diseases such as Phytophthora. Cultivars and hybrids have been developed to offer a range of flower colors and sizes for garden use.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 8-11 feet
  • Width: 8-10 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Yellow, Orange, Red
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Winter
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Low
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Fynbos ecoregion, particularly the coastal mountains of the Western Cape province of South Africa

Other Names

Common Names: Red Pincushion-Protea, Bobbejaanklou

Scientific Names: Leucospermum cordifolium, Leucospermum bolusii, Leucospermum nutans, Leucadendron cordifolium, Leucospermum mixtum, Leucadendron nutans, Leucospermum integrifolium, Leucospermum meisneri, Protea nutans

GBIF Accepted Name: Leucospermum cordifolium (Salisb. ex Knight) Fourc.