High Gold Pincushion

High Gold Pincushion

2 Gallon
$82.00
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High Gold Pincushion

Leucospermum ‘High Gold'

A vigorous, sun-loving shrub crowned with brilliant golden pincushion flowers, creating an unforgettable spring spectacle and superior cut blooms.

$82.00
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Description

High Gold Pincushion is a spectacular and exuberant shrub that sets the late winter and spring garden ablaze with its golden, glowing blooms. It produces large, spherical flower heads composed of hundreds of long, slender, bright yellow styles that radiate outwards like a brilliant, spiky sunburst. The flowers are held proudly above the attractive, gray-green, hairy foliage. A vigorous grower with a bold, rounded habit, it creates an unforgettable focal point and is a premier choice for long-lasting, exotic cut flowers that bring a touch of the dramatic indoors.

  • Vibrant Golden Pincushion Blooms: Features large, show-stopping flower heads in a luminous, bright golden-yellow, providing an explosive display of color from late winter through spring.

  • Exceptional Cut Flower: The unique and architecturally stunning blooms are exceptionally long-lasting in floral arrangements, often persisting for weeks.

  • Vigorous & Architectural Growth Habit: Forms a robust, dense, and rounded shrub with strong woody stems, making it a substantial presence in the landscape.

  • Drought Tolerant & Low-Maintenance: Once established, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, acidic soil with minimal summer water. Requires no fertilizer and little pruning.

  • Stunning Focal Point: Its combination of bold form and dazzling flowers makes it an unrivaled centerpiece for Mediterranean, contemporary, or drought-tolerant gardens.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 4–6 ft
  • Mature spread: 4–6 ft
  • Light: Full sun

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  • Features:Foliage: Elliptical, leathery, gray-green leaves covered in fine hairs, arranged spirally along the stems.Flowers: Dome-shaped flower heads composed of numerous long, slender, bright golden-yellow styles, resembling a pincushion; blooms in winter and spring. Excellent as a long-lasting cut flower.Habit: Evergreen shrub with an upright, bushy, vigorous habit. Drought tolerant, prefers acidic soil, avoid phosphorus fertilizers, and has good disease resistance.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Key Advantages:Striking, vibrant golden-yellow flower heads.Long-lasting as cut flowers.Drought tolerant and low maintenance once established.Unique architectural form
  • Landscape Uses:Focal point or specimen plant.Background shrub or screening.Mediterranean and drought-tolerant gardens.Cut flower gardens.Coastal and hillside plantings

Faqs

Q: What are the specific soil and fertilizer needs?
A: It must have excellent drainage and acidic, low-phosphorus soil (pH 5.5-6.5). Plant in a raised bed or on a slope if drainage is poor. Avoid phosphorous-based fertilizers completely, as they are toxic to proteas (Proteaceae family). Use only specialized, low-phosphorus fertilizers labeled for Australian natives or proteas.

Q: When and how should it be pruned?
A: Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense, bushy growth. Cut back the spent flower stems to a point where there is healthy foliage, avoiding cutting into old, leafless wood. Regular pruning after bloom helps prevent the plant from becoming leggy.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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