Proteus, Greek God of Water, was said to be able to change his form at will. An apt God to name a genus after especially one that has so much variety in form and colour. Protea, King of flowers, are prized by gardeners and florists alike for the stunning, large, beautifully shaped and coloured flowers that are produced in abundance when grown in their favoured conditions. Light soil with very free drainage as these plants, just like Royalty, don't do wet feet. Don't hide them from the wind as free air movement is another of their likes. In the country of origin Protea represents change and hope.

Hybrid. Burgundy Nipple has attractive flowers with candy pink bracts with a burgundy flower mass with a pronounced centre produced on a compact bush. Flowering is over a long period from late autumn to spring. Great for small gardens. Good picking flower. Evergreen.

Prune back current years growth after flowering by half to two thirds. Prefers full sun.

 

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A beautiful free flowering, vigourous variety.The flowers have candy red bracts with black tuft in the centre. Prune well after flowering. Suited to well drained soil in full sun. Evergreen.

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.

 

A select form of Protea compacta with attractive deep pink flowers throughout Winter and Spring. Brings the birds to your garden. Useful for picking and putting into arrangements. Evergreen, acidic soil loving.

Prune back after flowering. Suitable for coastal plants.

 

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NZ hybrid which is popular due to its red flower colour, frost hardiness and ability to virtually flower all year round. A large bush that requires equally large garden space. Flowers are small and should be picked just as they are opening from buds to avoid bee damage to floral mass. Produces masses of flowers but on shorter stems. Frost hardy. Evergreen

 

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Apple Green Protea. An erect vigorous growing shrub which produces terminal green flowers with a tuft of white on the tip. Prefers well drained sunny site. Flowers are suitable for picking. Requires to be pruned to size and shape in spring. Evergreen

 

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aka King Protea

Luscious leathery leaves and even more luscious satin pink flowers that appear in late winter early spring. The flowers are made up of feathery bracts that cover a large cone. Easy to grow in a sunny position as long is there is excellent drainage. Tolerates light frost. Evergreen.

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.

 

A protea magnifica hybrid with large deep red flowers. Free flowering over a long period from late summmer to spring. In spring cut back to shape and to encourage good flowering the next year. Likes full sun and free draining soils

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.

 

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aka Princess protea, Peach Protea

PEACH PROTEA. A compact slow growing plant with large reddish brown flowers fro spring to summer. Flowers suitable for picking. Frost tolerant and adaptable to a wide range of well drained soils

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.

 

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aka Protea Baby Green

An upright , spreading bush noted for it greenish tipped black flowers during Winter - Spring on long stems. Lovely as a picked flower for arrangements. Evergreen.

 

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Jazz is a recent addition with gorgeous rich pink blooms atop healthy mid green leaves this protea can only enhance your garden. If you are looking for a hardy and robust garden shrub with stunning flowers for picking or simply admiring in the garden, look no further than this divine new protea! Evergreen

Proteas like a low phosphorus soil so feed with blood and bone.