LEUCOSPERMUM reflexum 50 seed

A silvery grey-leaved rounded shrub that produces spectacular deep orange through to crimson rounded flower heads that are 80-100 mm across. Each flower is tube-like in appearance and made up of velvety floral perianth segments on which the anthers are placed.
These surround the long style which escapes from the tube to form the "Pin" and the perianths then curl away from it. The new flowers start life curved, folding back toward the stem as they grow.
The simple elliptic leaves are covered with dense grey hairs.

Native to South Africa.

Prefers light to medium well-drained soil in a protected sunny position, drought-tolerant frost tender.

Grow notes:

The best time to sow is usually autumn or spring when the temperature range is between 16-22°C and there is a difference of day and night temperatures of around 12°C.
If your summer is hot and dry and your winter is moderate and wet the best time to sow in autumn.
In colder climates with less harsh summers, it is usually better to sow in spring.

1. The growing medium should be well-draining but should remain damp between watering.
2. Sow 5mm deep. Vermiculite is a good medium to use to cover the surface as it helps retain moisture and controls the temperature. 
3. Keep moist but not too wet as the seed may rot. Do not let the growing mix completely dry out. 
4. Germination should occur in 21-60 days depending on the temperature and conditions. 

Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended:
Members of the Proteaceae are responsive to pre-treatment of smoke. Although germination will often occur without smoke treatment it has proved to be beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates in many species of the Proteaceae family 
Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken either by soaking the seed overnight or by applying it to the surface after sowing, both provide good results. Smoke treatments are available by clicking here.