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    PROTEA
    PROTEA
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    PROTEA PROTEA PROTEA

    PROTEA

    Commonly known as Bull banksia

    Despite the casualties from any colder winter 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. See more care details on website

     

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Grown for foliage and flowers, in borders or as specimens. Cones are used in decorative woodwork.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Phytophthora root rot, outdoors.
    • Place of origin
      South-western Australia.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Large, dark-green, leathery leaves with triangular lobes create a zigzag effect.
    • Height and Spread
      Treelike or spreading shrub to 5m (15ft)
    • Full sun
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    varieties
    PROTEA Banksia integrifolia
    Coast banksia
    Leathery leaves with white undersides, cone-shaped yellow 'bottlebrush' flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    Unavailable
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    Large
    £40.00
    PROTEA Banksia serrata
    Old man banksia, Red honeysuckle, Saw banksia, Saw-toothed banksia
    Serrated leaves and yellow-green flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £25.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PROTEA Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'
    Unusual deep bronzed-brown foliage
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £27.50
    Unavailable
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    PROTEA Leucadendron 'Inca Gold'
    Upright grower producing long reddish stems of butter-yellow tulip-like bracts which become tipped in crimson in winter
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £27.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PROTEA Leucadendron 'Jester'
    Variegated leaves and red bracts
     
    2 Litre
    £27.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PROTEA Leucospermum 'Tiara'
    Pincushion
    Orange flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £32.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PROTEA Protea 'Clark's Red'
    Comparatively hardy hybrid variety. Dark red flowers with white tips
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £30.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PROTEA Protea cynaroides
    Giant protea, King protea
    Large bracts in shades of pale to darker pink
     
    2 Litre
    £45.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PROTEA Protea cynaroides 'Little Prince'
    Compact habit with pink outsides to the flower bracts and white insides
     
    2 Litre
    £42.50
    Unavailable
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    PROTEA Protea eximia
    King Protea
    Grey-green to purple-green leaves and large flower heads with deep pink bracts on the outside and whiter in the centre
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PROTEA Protea 'Pink Crown'
    Compact habit. Pale pink flowers
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £30.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PROTEA Protea 'White Crown'
    White flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £42.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PROTEA Telopea 'Braidwood Brilliant'
    Waratah
    Brilliant red flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £47.50
    Unavailable
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    PROTEA Telopea 'Shady Lady White'
    Waratah
    White flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £47.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    PROTEA Telopea speciosissima
    New South Wales waratah
    a large vigorous evergreen shrub from Australia which grows up to 3 metres. Deep green serrated leaves complement spectacular large red domed flowers. Has survived -6oC in Cornwall but needs protection from strong winds and severe frosts
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £47.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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