(Cutting Grown)
Let’s talk pincushions—specifically Leucospermum ‘Sunkist’, a compact shrub (about 4–6 ft) with rich orange blooms that add a little razzle-dazzle to your garden. Upright and structured, it’s perfect when you want bold color without letting the plant take over.
 
Bred from Leucospermum cordifolium × L. patersonii, this hybrid isn’t just a looker—it’s hardy, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil. Its tidy form makes it perfect for beds, borders, or even large pots, and those long-lasting flowers attract all the pollinators.
 
I can see the keen-eyed Protea fans squinting at this page, thinking, “Wait—are you sure you’re not mixing this up with Sunrise?” Yep, pretty sure. That one spreads wider (4–6 ft tall, 6–8 ft wide) and shows off coral-orange blooms. Same parents though—so I only grow one at a time, because, you know… sibling rivalry and all that.
 
Flower Color: Orange
Bloomtime: Winter-Spring
Height: 4-6 feet
Width: 4-6 feet
Exposure: Sun
Soil Type: Good Drainage
Cold Tolerance: 26-28f
Irrigation requirements: Low to Medium Once Established