Protea
PAGE 1 2 3 ALL 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. Evergreen Protea Almond Frost Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $49.99 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 Protea Arctic Ice Expected Stock Height: 40/55 cm ? New stock expected Middle of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $59.99. Payment on order.
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. Protea Burgundy Nipple Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $49.99 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. Protea Candy Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $49.99 A select form of Protea compacta with attractive deep pink flowers throughout Winter and Spring. Brings the birds to your garden. Useful for picking and putting into arrangements. Evergreen, acidic soil loving. Protea Christine Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $49.99 Apple Green Protea. An erect vigorous growing shrub which produces terminal green flowers with a tuft of white on the tip. Prefers well drained sunny site. Flowers are suitable for picking. Requires to be pruned to size and shape in spring. Evergreen Protea Coronata Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $39.99 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. 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.
Protea Cynaroides Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $39.99 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. A robust upright yet slow growing shrub. It has bright pink/red bracts tipped with a white beard.the whiteish flower mass has a prominent deep purple black tuft. Thrives in sunny, well drained , acid soil. Evergreen. Protea Eclipse Hybrid Current Stock Height: 35/40 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $49.99 A protea magnifica hybrid with large deep red flowers. Free flowering over a long period from late summmer to spring. In spring cut back to shape and to encourage good flowering the next year. Likes full sun and free draining soils
Protea Fiery Sunset Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $49.99 A new semi spreading shrub which produces medium size flowers. Flowering can occur almost all year round with peak flowering being from Autumn to Spring.The flowering bracts are deep red and tipped with a black tuft. Plant in full sun in a well drained acidic soil. Protea Floosie Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $49.99 An attractive vigourous growing plant with distinctive rich pink flowers with a silvery appearance. Useful for picking, lasting a long time in arrangementes. Suited to a wide range of soils. Prune after flowering to enhance flowering for the following year. Evergreen. Protea Franciscan hybrid Current Stock Height: 45/50 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $49.99 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. Protea Frosted Fire Current Stock Height: 40/45 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $46.99 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. Protea Green Ice Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? New stock expected End of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $46.99. Payment on order.
aka Protea Striking, bold, fantastic accent tree with near black foliage and stunning deep red crepe flowers, from Spring to Autumn. Remove lower limbs to show off the gorgeous smooth bark or leave bushy for a stunning privacy screen. Low maintenance, drought hardy once established. Protea Green Satin Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $46.99 aka Black Protea A lovely upright variety that has hairy, creamy/white flowers with a black beard. Flowers tend to Peek out through dense foliage of a matt green. Lovely in a floral display as a picked flower. Plant in a sunny position and like acidic free draining soil. Evergreen. Protea Lepidocarpodendron Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $49.99 An erect, bushy shrub with medium sized greenish flowers with a prominent black beard. Intolerant of heavy soils so more suited to sandy loam well drained. Makes a lovely cut flower. Protect from frost when young. Good for coastal conditions and rockeries. Protea Lepidocarpodendron Green Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $46.99 An attractive hybrid Protea. Flowering from Autumn to Spring the red flowers are loved by florist when there is not much colour around. Very free flowering and fast to produce. Prune well after flowering and suited to well drained soil in full sun. Protea Liebencherry Current Stock Height: 40/45 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $49.99
Plant in sunny well-drained position, add peat or sheep pallets when planting, do not fertilise.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Prune back current years growth after flowering by half to two thirds. Prefers full sun.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m
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: Bushy
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Prune back after flowering.
Suitable for coastal plants.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.8m
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2.5m
Prune to shape after flowering. Provide full sun. Well drained soil.
Habit: Bushy
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m
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: Bushy
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Keep well watered when young.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Prune back after flowering has finished.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
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: Bushy
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Prune back late Spring to size and shape.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 1.5m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Prune after flowering to enhance next years flowering.
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: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Habit: Bushy
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Provide one deep watering per week during long periods of dryness.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
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