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"The Lobelia Tupa arrived safely this morning, a wonderful specimen. Thank you so much for your great service, packing and sending. I look forward to it flowering next year. Kind regards. "
Sue Bennett August 2009

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"This is just to let you know that my plants arrived in perfect condition, beautifully packed and most punctually with delivery instructions adhered to. Excellent service from you and your carrier both."
Diana Clayton

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"Thank you so much – I am overjoyed as my order from you has just arrived, perfectly packed to ensure plants are safe and with delightful, beautiful plants inside. I am thrilled with all and the Myrtle is amazing. The Plumbago is excellent, as are the two beautiful Hoyas. The Hoya bella is a mass of exquisite blooms. Many thanks."
Jan Boulting

Chelsea 2013 - Silver Gilt medal for us.....

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Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

Pests & Diseases - red spider mites, under glass.
Place of Origin - South Africa (Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape)

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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PROTEA

Cape silver tree

Despite the casualties from the winter of 2010/11 proteas are much easier to grow than many people imagine and can readily be grown outside in milder areas PROVIDING the soil is very free draining, acidic and low in nutrients (ie no fertiliser containing phosphates). Full sun and a south facing slope would be ideal. To avoid proteas getting wet feet it is helpful to plant them on a raised mound and add bark or grit for improved drainage.

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - leaves 10-15cm (4-6in) long, yellowish-green on males and greenish-silver on females.

Tree - erect, pyramidal to columnar small tree. Smooth, grey bark with distinctive horizontal leaf scars

Hardiness Rating

Frost tender - This plant may be damaged by temperatures below 5°C (41 °F). - will tolerate light frost if kept dry in winter.

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 6-10m (20-30ft)

Spread - in metres - 2-4m (6-12ft)

Preferred Location

Full Sun

Greenhouse or Conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter