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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.

aka Protea

A highly sort after protea with its grey/green foliage and cream flowers. A pure white beard and fresh green base. Winter flowering but may throw the odd flower throughout the year in the right position.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Frosted Fire is just as it's name suggests... a stunning pink protea with white frosting on the tip. Forms a dense shrub making it ideal as a hedge or border. And excellent winter flowering option for cut flowers. Protect young plants from frost. Evergreen.

 

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.