Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Leukospermum
Dark red Pincushions add texture to my Veiled Sunshine competition design
Common name
Pincushion
Origin
Western parts of South Africa
Varieties
There are more than 50 species in this genus
Colors
green, yellow, orange, red, red tipped, milky yellow and apricot yellow
Vase life
The flowers should last a month or longer.
Scent
Almost honey scented
Uses
Very graphic flower. Really makes a statement. Great when you want a mass of colour with the added bonus of texture
Conditioning
Break the woody stems to hydrate. Most proteas dry well. They do not require a lot of water and will last well even in foam. Remove all foliage that will fall below the water line while hydrating. Place in room temperature water (with flower food)overnight. Replace the water often to prevent the leaves from turning black. Allow air to ventilate around the flowers.
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