Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Mimetes

Species:

Mimetes fimbriifolius

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, pink, yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Seeds are released from serotinous cones after fire; fire stimulates germination and regeneration in fynbos ecosystems.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash