Description

Ideal for indigenous, water-wise, and coastal gardens, ‘Mardi Gras Tricolor’ makes a stunning feature in garden beds, rockeries, and large containers. Its long-lasting flowers are also perfect for fresh and dried floral arrangements.

Plant Care Tips

• Light: Plant in full sun for the best flowering and strong, healthy growth.
• Water: Water regularly while establishing. Once established, water deeply during prolonged dry periods, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Avoid heavy clay soils or areas where water collects.
• Feeding: Feed sparingly with a low-phosphorus fertiliser formulated for proteas and other fynbos plants. Avoid overfeeding, as these plants thrive in low-nutrient soils.
• Pruning: Remove spent flower heads and lightly prune after flowering to encourage a neat, compact shape and healthy new growth.
• Growing Conditions: Plant in a sunny, well-ventilated location and avoid disturbing the roots after planting.

Why You’ll Love It

• Spectacular tricolour pincushion flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and red.
• Evergreen shrub with year-round garden appeal.
• Attracts birds, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.
• Ideal for indigenous, fynbos, water-wise, and coastal gardens.
• Excellent for fresh and dried flower arrangements.
• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance once established.

Pot Size: 15cm nursery pot.