Leucospermum 'Brandi de la Cruz' - 5 Gallon (GN)

Leucospermum 'Brandi Dela Cruz' (Brandi Sky-rocket Pincushion) - An evergreen shrub that will grow upwards of 7 feet tall but can be maintained at 4 to 5 feet tall by as wide if stems are cut annually for floral arrangements. It has upright stems holding lance-shaped 2-inch-long gray leaves tipped with soft teeth and crowned from December through April (flowering time in Hawaii) with beautiful bright orange pincushion flowers that are 5 inches wide and held on 30-inch stems.

It should be planted in full sun in a well-drained soil with only occasional irrigation once established and mulched to keep the soil cool and retain moisture. It should prove drought tolerant once established and cold hardy to about 25 degrees F. A general preference of this group for acidic soils may justify amending the soil or the application of soil sulfur. Fertilizers should be time release and very low in phosphorus but contain the trace elements Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese and Copper. This dramatic-looking plant should make a dramatic focal point in the gardens and the flowers, with long stems that would be great in arrangements with a vase life of up to 20 days.

Please note that the plant may or may not be in bloom when purchased. You will receive a similar or better plant as the one pictured. These are fully rooted plants. Shipping will be via USPS Priority Mail within the United States and its outlying territories ONLY. We do not ship internationally.

All of our plants are shipped bare-root and without their original nursery pot. This is done both to protect the plant and to reduce shipping expenses. We pack our products by hand and take great care to ensure they arrive at their final destination safely. Upon receiving your plants, make sure to remove them from their packaging immediately, repot them using dry soil, and provide ample sunlight. Water as needed, making sure to water again only when the soil is completely dry.