Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Leucospermum

Species:

Leucospermum cordifolium

USDA Symbol:

LECO46

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

orange, red, yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, sunbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Typical fynbos species with smoke-stimulated seed germination. Parent plants killed by fire but regenerate from seed bank.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to fynbos regions; avoid fertilization

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require smoke treatment or exposure to smoke water for optimal germination. Sow in well-drained, low-phosphorus medium.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI