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Proteaceae
Shrub
Up to 2 m
Evergreen
Indigenous

Full Sun
Average water
Well Drained Soil
Wind Resistant
Frost Resistant

Tango is a good early flowering pincushion on long stems.

Leucospermum glabrum, a prolific flowering pincushion, water-wise and hardy, will make a great addition to any garden.

This species of pincushion grows to a height of 2m and with a spread of 1.5m

Foliage

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Simple
Silver , Grey , Silver White , Cream Green , Green , Dark Green , Grey Green
Decorative
Unspecified

- Leaf morphology

Leucospermum glabrum is an evergreen, erect, woody shrub with a neat, rounded shape. It is quite a vigorous grower and remains vigorous for many years under correct growing conditions.

This pincushion has lush foliage and new leaves appearing with a soft red blush. Leaves have 7-14 glandular teeth.

Flower

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Radial (Actinomorphic)
Winter / Spring
Light Orange , Orange , Dark Orange , Orange Red , Light Red , Red , Dark Red , Crimson , Maroon
Decorative
Unspecified

- Flower morphology

The inflorescence is made up of many flowers forming the flower head which is 70-90 mm in diameter.

NOTES

Leucospermum glabrum makes a wonderful garden plant and is used widely as such for its hardiness. Many hybrid varieties of this species are available. This species and its hybrids are widely used in the cut flower industry.

A root pathogen, Phytophthora, is detrimental to the Proteaceae. Symptoms include the plant looking wilted and dry, followed by yellowing and death. As these symptoms are only seen once the fungus has damaged the plant, the best course of action is to remove the infected plant and burn it. Thereafter, sterilize the affected soil with a contact fungicide and refrain from replanting Proteaceae species in that area. Good general plant hygiene and healthy vigorous mother stock will increase the potential of younger plants to remain healthy.