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    PROTEA
    PROTEA
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    PROTEA

    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
    • Exotic plants
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    varieties

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    • PROTEA Banksia integrifolia
    Coast banksia
    Leathery leaves with white undersides, cone-shaped yellow 'bottlebrush' flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
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    PROTEA Hakea lissosperma
    Mountain hakea
    Grey-green needle-like leaves and showy white flowers. Perfectly hardy
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £25.00
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    PROTEA Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'
    Unusual deep bronzed-brown foliage
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £27.50
    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
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    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 'Jester'
    Variegated leaves and red bracts
     
    2 Litre
    £27.50
    PROTEA Leucospermum 'Tiara'
    Pincushion
    Orange flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
    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
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    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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    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.
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    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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