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	Category:	Exotics
	Genus:	Leucospermum Proteaceae
	Common Name:	Pin Cushion
	Name:	Rocket
	Botanical Name:
	Color:	Bicolor Red
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	Storage Temperature:	1°C, 33.8°F
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Availability

Leucospermum (Pincushion) are a spring flowering plant and are available from March to May form California and from August to October from Australia.

Leucospermum (Pincushion) are available year around depending on country of origin.

Cut Stage

Leucospermum (Pincushion) Cut stage should be about 6075% open to ensure full formation of bloom upon hydration.

Grades

Leucospermum (Pincushion) are graded by head size as well as stem length.

Leucospermum (Pincushion) or florist quality pincushions should have a minimum 40cm in length, but also graded in 50cm and 60cm.

Meanings

Leucospermum (Pincushion) comes from the Greek God, Proteus who was known to be able to change into different shapes.

Preparation

Leucospermum (Pincushion) always re-cut the stems upon arrival, hydrate at least 2 hours before use and put in the cooler.

Leucospermum (Pincushion) dehydrate easily but bounce back quickly when re cut and hydrated with floral preservative.

Pricing

Leucospermum (Pincushion) are sold by the bunch of 10 stems but are usually priced by the stem.

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