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A simply gorgeous Protea that will delight you with masses of blooms over a long period from autumn-spring. The large 'furry' cones are a rich pink edged with white. Likes the sun, and slightly acid open soil. Must have good drainage, protect from harsh 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.

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The hardiest of all proteas, Red Ice is well suited to low maintenance, low water use gardens. Spectacular flowers fresh or dried are excellent for picking and vase or floral arrangements. A prolific flowerer, tolerates most soil types, prefers full sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

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An erect white flowering Protea producing predominantly in Winter. Great for small gardens and can be picked for long flowering in a vase. Fresh or dried. Trim in Early Spring to maintain shape and size. Evergreen.

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An erect quick growing plant with attractive medium size rosy red flowers which can be seen on the plant almost all year round. Protect from frost when young. Tolerates a wide range of soil types and climatic conditions. Prune to shape. 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.

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Snowcrest is noted for its silky pink coloured flowers in winter which have a heavy white beard. This shrub has a tidy growth habit. Medium frost hardy. Flowers are suitable for picking. Requires to be pruned to size and shape in spring. Evergreen.

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This ones a real stunner with its dark pink flower bracts and furry black tips. Has a medium sized bract and looks stunning in a flower arrangement. 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.

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Something a bit different. A spreading shrub suited to banks and for trailing over retaining walls. A beautiful ground cover. The largish sulphur yellow flowers are borne on the terminal tips of the branches. Likes well drained lighter soils in full sun. Evergreen.

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Hybrid with a vigorous growth habit which is very free flowering. Flowers predominantly in winter. Flowers have a deep reddish bract surrounding the central flower mass. Prune back well in late spring. Suits most well drained soils in full sun. Evergreen.

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aka King Protea hybrid

Luscious leathery leaves and stunning satin pink flowers that appear in late winter early spring. This cynaroides variety is from Tsitsikamma , Africa. Easy to grow in a sunny position with 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.

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aka King Protea Hybrid

An erect compact shrub, flowers are a v light yellowy-greenish colour with black tipped bracts surrounding a darker floral mass. Produces long strong stems suitable for early season picking from autumn-early winter. Medium frost hardy. plant in well-drained sunny position. Evergreen