Protea
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ALL 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 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.
A small low growing and spreading shrub. The flowers which are terminal are rosy red with a white centre and flower in Winter. Likes well drained soils in full sun. Frost tolerant. Protea Venusta Expected Stock Height: 35/45 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
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
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 30cm x 50cm
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