pincushion protea, leucospermum, kirstenbosch national botanical garden, newlands, near cape town, south africa

close-up biodiversity bloom blossom botanical garden cape floristic region conservation cut flower drought tolerant endemic species evergreen exotic flora floral detail display arrangement flowering fynbos centerpiece design hardy plant horticulture iconic indigenous kirstenbosch landscaping leucospermum natural beauty habitat orange ornamental perennial pincushion protea life pollination rare red seasonal blooms shrub south africa african tropical unique wildflower wildlife attraction yellow town newlands