Tall narrow Cape fynbos shrub with silvery foliage and pendant rocket-shaped pincushion flowers, the long styles curving backwards as if launched. Striking architectural form for warm-temperate borders.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–11 | −6.7 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H2 | 1 °C to 5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 4–6 | 0 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Native to the Cederberg mountains of the Western Cape — winter-rainfall Mediterranean climate
- WARNING: Phosphorus sensitive — use low-P or native fertiliser only
- Distinct from L. cordifolium — rocket pincushion has the recurved style structure that gives the rocket-launch appearance
- Excellent cut flower with long vase life
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