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Protea | Leucospermum
| Leucodendron | Banksia
| Other Varieties
| Genus Leucospermum or Sunburst Proteas are mostly globular in shape and look like pincushions. They have starburst shapes, similar to a burst of fireworks. These blooms are made up of petals with shape and texture like pine needles. | |||||
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Available Colors | Form and Size | Vase Life | USA Seasons |
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| Pincushion Leucosperum cordifolium |
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Shades of yellowish orange through red. | Iridescent styles arranged like a burst of fireworks. Maintains globular shape (does not reflex back or get flat ). Flower 3-4" (7.5-10cm) across, stems 12-18" (30-45cm) long. | 7-14 days | Fall, Winter, Spring |
| Pinwheel Leucospermum catherinae |
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Yellowish-orange. | Fewer "pins" or styles than pincushion, giving it a coarser texture. Reflexes back completely flat on opening, so 4-5" diameter when fully open. | 7-14 days | Winter, Spring |
| Skyrocket Leucospermum reflexum |
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Yellowish-orange. | Has conventional "pin-cushion" shape the first 1-3 days, then styles get flat and finally reflex back so they hang down parallel to stem, giving the appearance of a rocket taking off. | 7-14 days | Winter, Spring |
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Source: Society of American Florists