Leucospermum ‘Caroline’

Caroline pincushion

Low-growing pincushion with exquisite winter-spring peach flowers accented by shiny floral bracts. Exotic looks combined with perfect summer-dry climate adaptation. No phosphorus fert.

Sinónimos	Leucospermum cordifolium x L. tottum selection
Altura	2–5 pies
Ancho	2–5 pies
Tolera	Costa, Veranos frescos, Sequía, Neblina, Macetas, Viento
Riego	Bajo
Many leucospermums are from Mediterranean climates of South Africa, so they adapt well to California, particularly along the coast. They appreciate good drainage, but they're somewhat adaptable to heavier soil as long as they're in a sunny spot and watering is infrequent (once established). Leucospermums will grow and look their best when watered deeply every other week to once a month during summer. With sharp drainage, they will tolerate even more water.
Resiste hasta	26 °F
Exposición	Sombra parcial – Pleno sol
Características	Con flores, Arbusto
Interior / exterior	Exterior
Drenaje	En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Tolera suelo arenoso
Fertilización	Necesita poco, Sin fósforo
Origen	Híbrido, Sudáfrica
Nativa de California	No
Zonas Sunset	16, 17, 19–24, H1

Notas de cultivo

Great in a pot or in reasonably well-drained, low-nutrient soils. If you've got rich clay or other nutrient-rich soil, choose a big pot. If you have sandy or rocky soils, this is one of the most satisfying plants to grow in coastal California and worth a stretch in less frosty inland zones.

Refrain from scratching around the surface of or planting into the soil under and immediately around this plant as it produces specialized cluster roots that enable it to thrive in nutrient-poor soils.

Don't be surprised by a second bloom in early fall.

Interés especial

Hummingbirds are drawn to the flowers.

Leucospermums tend to be easier to grow than related true proteas but more demanding than leucadendrons.

Enlaces

Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.

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