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Caroline Proteaceae Details
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Category:
Exotics
Genus:
Leucospermum
Proteaceae
Common Name:
Pin Cushion
Name:
Caroline
Botanical Name:
Leucospermum cordifolium
Color:
Bicolor Orange / Yellow
Bloom Size:
Small
Grades:
Storage Temperature:
1°C, 33.8°F
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Leucospermum (Pincushion) is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, native to Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Staple hybrid red w/ burnt orange tips pincushion from New Zealand of small to medium size and colouration with a rounded bloom structure.
The latin named Leucospermum are long lasting flowers of the Proteaceae family available in tones of red, orange and yellow.
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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