{"product_id":"mimetes-splendidus-splendid-pagoda","title":"Mimetes splendidus | Splendid Pagoda","description":"\u003cp\u003eA shimmering jewel of the fynbos, the Splendid Pagoda is an upright, evergreen shrub with silvery leaves and striking salmon‑pink flowerheads that glow through the Western Cape winter season. Flowering from May to September, with peak displays in mid‑winter, this rare Proteaceae species is perfect for indigenous gardens, collectors, and conservation‑minded landscapers. Its pagoda‑like blooms attract birds and pollinators, adding life and colour to naturalistic plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare and endangered indigenous shrub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular salmon‑pink flowerheads in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilvery foliage adds year‑round shimmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts birds and pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true collector’s gem for fynbos gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in acidic, well‑drained, sandstone‑derived soil on a sunny slope. Water regularly while establishing, then sparingly once established. Avoid waterlogged conditions and heavy summer irrigation. Protect young plants from invasive competition and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus name Mimetes means “imitator” in Greek, because these pagoda‑like blooms resemble pincushions (Leucospermum). The Splendid Pagoda is an endangered fynbos treasure, naturally restricted to fragmented mountain populations in the southern Cape, making it highly prized by collectors and conservation gardeners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.018%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7341%;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.1716%;\"\u003eMimetes splendidus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7341%;\"\u003eGrowth Expectancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.1716%;\"\u003e2-2.5m H × 1-1.5m W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7341%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.1716%;\"\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7341%;\"\u003eWater Smart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.1716%;\"\u003eSemi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7341%;\"\u003eIndigenous \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.1716%;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cape Garden Online","offers":[{"title":"15cm","offer_id":42235268825143,"sku":"6947","price":189.95,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/5434\/4247\/files\/Mimetes-splendidus-onlineshop-capegarden_1.png?v=1778853668","url":"https:\/\/www.capegardencentre.co.za\/products\/mimetes-splendidus-splendid-pagoda","provider":"Cape Garden Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}