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Protea cynaroides
Spectacular shrub that is the national flower of South Africa. Bushy spreading shrub with large rounded glabrous mid-green leaves. Huge wide open flowers mostly silvery pink in spring and summer. Likes a sunny position with well drained soil. Does best when it does not dry out too much in summer. Generally will regrow if cut back. Fantastic cut flower.
Genus
Protea
Species
cynaroides
Cultivar
Common name
King protea
Family name
Proteaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Avoid fertilisers with phosphate / Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil / Prefers acidic / lime-free soil.
Moisture
Prefers even moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Nourishment / Paradise / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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