This shrub has a rounded spreading habit with multiple woody upright stems. It has leathery dark green oblong leaves and the spherical crimson flower-heads appear from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Leucospermum cordifolium is naturally found in South Africa growing in well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

The Nodding Pincushion is an attractive shrub that is grown in small to medium size gardens as a specimen or in shrub bordersand is suitable for coastal or inland regions.It is also planted in large rockeries and the flowers are excellent for cutting and are long lasting. It will establish in 2 to 3 years requiring little maintenance and can be grown in a container. ID 1208

Note:
This genus is often confused withLeucadendronand Proteabut lack the showy bracts at the base of the flowers.

Leucospermum(loo-koh-SPER-mum) cordifolium(kor-di-FOH-lee-um)

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family