Leucospermum Carnival Red

Leucospermum Carnival RedLeucospermum Carnival Red is a spectacular, long flowering shrub that delivers bold colour and a tropical feel to gardens year round. Renowned for its large, pincushion style blooms in vivid red, this hardy Proteaceae variety is ideal for feature planting, cut flower use, and coastal or low water landscapes. Its striking form and intense colour make it a standout in any garden setting. Flowers: Large, rounded pincushion flowers in vibrant red appear

Leucospermum ‘Carnival® Red’ is a spectacular, long-flowering shrub that delivers bold colour and a tropical feel to gardens year-round. Renowned for its large, pincushion-style blooms in vivid red, this hardy Proteaceae variety is ideal for feature planting, cut flower use, and coastal or low-water landscapes. Its striking form and intense colour make it a standout in any garden setting.

Flowers:
Large, rounded pincushion flowers in vibrant red appear from late winter through spring, often continuing sporadically into summer. Flowers are nectar-rich, attracting birds and pollinators, and have a long vase life when cut.

Foliage:
Attractive grey-green leaves are leathery and evergreen, providing a clean backdrop to the bright blooms. Dense growth gives it a tidy, rounded appearance.

Fruit:
Woody seed capsules form after flowering, typical of the Proteaceae family.

Form and Size:
Upright, rounded shrub growing approximately 1.5–2m high x 1.5–2m wide.

Growing Conditions:
Thrives in full sun in well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Tolerates light frost and coastal exposure. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal watering. Avoid planting in heavy clay or poorly drained soils.

Uses:
Perfect as a feature plant, in mixed native garden beds, or as a low-maintenance shrub in coastal and drought-prone landscapes. Popular for cut flower production.

Maintenance:
Low maintenance. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and promote strong new growth. Feed with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring.

Notes:
Part of the Carnival® series bred for compact growth, vivid colour, and high flower production. Excellent for attracting nectar-feeding birds.

Companion Plants:
Works beautifully with other Proteaceae species such as Grevillea, Banksia, and Leucadendron, as well as ornamental grasses and succulents.

Common Name: Carnival® Red Pincushion
Botanical Name: Leucospermum ‘Carnival® Red’
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Cultivar, garden hybrid