Protea
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ALL aka Queen protea A select form of the queen Protea. With striking, large creamy/white flower heads and prominet black tuff to the middle of the flower. Flowers for a long period from late Autumn to Spring.When plants are mature they can develop into a handsome spreading bush. Evergreen. Protea Coronet Peak Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. A beautiful hybrid that flowers over a long period from Autumn to Spring. The lovely bright pink flower bracts have a maroon centre which are accompined with fresh green oblong leaves. Plant in a free draining soil and prune to shape and size after flowering has finished. Evergreen Protea Deep Blush Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. aka King Protea Hybrid A selection from the king protea family. An attractive plant with an erect habit producing deep pink-red flower heads on long stems from Autumn to Summer. Excellent plant for floral use. Prefers an open sunny position in acid soil and free draining. Prune after flowering.Evergreen. Protea Madiba Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Middle of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $39.99. Payment on order.
aka Queen Protea Queen Protea. One of the most spectacular proteas with a rounded growth habit and beautiful large soft to deep pink to red flowers in Spring to Summer. Slower growing and suited to a wide range of soil types and climatic conditions. Frost tolerant. Evergreen Protea Magnifica Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. Protea nana is a charming, dainty, dense small shrub. Curved needlelike green leaves are carried on gracefully curved branches. The beautiful cup shaped, pendulous flowers are a velvety wine red and will been seen from mid winter through to early summer. Evergreen Protea Nana Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. A low spreading shrub which produces large flower bracts that are red with a black beard. Adapitable to a large range of soils in full sun. Evergreen. Makes a nice picked flower. Protea Pacific Queen Expected Stock Height: 45/50 cm ? New stock expected Middle of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
NEW TO US. A robust hybrid Protea with large deep pink flowers with a white frosting to the outer tips of the bracts. Slow grower. Provide an open sunny position in well drained soil. It flowers for a long time and is great for picking. Evergreen. Protea Pink Frost Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. An attractive hybrid protea having mid size terminal flowers in winter-spring. Flowers have bronzy red and yellow tones. Plants should be pruned after flowering has finished in late spring. Provide free draining soils in full sun. Evergreen. Protea Possum Magic Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. An erect shrub producing red flowers in Winter which exude nectar making the flowers sticky. Long flowering and great as a picked flower. Prefers full sun. Trim to maintain shape. Adapts to most soil conditions. Evergreen. Protea Repens Expected Stock Height: 25/30 cm ? New stock expected End of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $39.99. Payment on order.
A very distinct variety with silvery green bracts topped with a purplish red beard. A rather slow growing but has a neat growth habit. Suited to most well drained acidic soils in a sunny open position. Evergreen. Protea Royal Crest Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? New stock expected Middle of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Prune to shape after flowering. Provide full sun. Well drained soil.
Habit: Bushy
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m
Keep well watered when young.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Named for Nelson Mandella - Madiba is his Thembu Clan name "Father of the Nation" .
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.3m x 1m
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 150cm
Prune back well in late Spring to shape and size to encourage next seasons flowering.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
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.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Prune in late Spring to shape.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1m
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