Protea cynaroides
KING PROTEA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Southern Africa

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Protea cynaroides
KING PROTEA
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink, crimson or cream

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary, dry style & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen, informal hedge, pot, cut flowers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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