Leucospermum x “Scarlet Ribbons” – Pincushion Protea
This is a small bush, growing up to 1.5M, flowering through late spring and early summer. Orange stamens rise above a cushion of red ribbons in each inflorescence.
The flowers are long-lasting, making the bush a stunning sight. Also excellent as cut flowers. However, this fabulous plant is not easy to come by, is difficult to propagate, and is not long lived. Which presumably explains why there are only a few of these around Motueka.
Click here to go to the Leucospermum x “Scarlet Ribbons” page in Karin’s Garden.