Protea
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ALL NEW TO US. A striking plant noted for it dark red new growth and stunning deep red flowers in Spring. It can grow into quite a large spreading shrub as it matures so allow it some space to grow. Plant in an open sunny position with acidic, well draind soil. Protea Rubropilosa New stock expected End of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
A small rounded shrub which flowers almost all year round. The small whitish green flowers are useful in floral work. Adaptable to many soil types and climatic conditions. Prefers full sun. Evergreen Protea Scolymocephala Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. An attractive hybrid with a tidy compact habit. The deep red flowers are produced all year round and really showy in late Winter. Likes full sun and well drained acidic soils. Ideal for coastal plantings and the florists love them as well. Evergreen. Protea Shelia Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? New stock expected Middle of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
A vigorous rounded shrub. Very attractive rosy red flowers are borne though out the year with peak flowering time being winter. Adaptable to a wide range of well drained soil types in full sun. Prune back regularly. Evergreen. Protea Susara Expected Stock Height: 45/50 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. A Hybrid protea with deep red bracts with a slight silvery tinge to the upper bract. A very free flowering plant which will start flowering at a young age. Prefers full sun in a free draining soil. Protect from heavy frost when young. Evergreen. Protea Tasman Ruby Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected End of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
This dense shrub is an excellent display plant or screen. Fits in well to a low maintenance, low water use gardens. Spectacular flowers fresh or dried. Likes the sun, and slightly acid open soil. Must have good drainage, protect from harsh frost. Evergreen. Protea Venus Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? New stock expected End of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $54.99. Payment on order.
Prune back late Spring to maintain shape and size.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 50cm x 100cm
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
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 1.5m
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 (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
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