Protea
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 ALL 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. Protea Repens Alba Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $49.99 This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now. 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.
Protea Rose Mink Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $46.99 This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now. 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.
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.
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. Protea Snowcrest Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $49.99 This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now. 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. Protea Spotted Mink Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $49.99 This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now. 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. Protea Sulphurea Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. 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: 60/70 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. 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. Protea Sylvia Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $49.99 This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now. 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.
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. Protea Tsitsikamma Current Stock Height: 35/45 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $39.99 This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now. 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.
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): 2.5m x 1.5m
Prune in late Spring to shape.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1m
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
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m 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.
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 50cm x 200cm
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
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m 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
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): 3m x 2m
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