Proteaceae family. One of the finest South African flowering shrubs. The flower heads are 4" across with individual tube shaped flowers curled like ribbons from which glossy "pins" emerge to cover this dome shaped "pin cushion". The flowering is variously pink/salmon/orange; leaves are 1/2" and 3" long. Mature hgt 5 . Requires full sun, deep, well- drained acid soil. Avoid high humidity and wet soil.