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PROTEA
Despite the casualties from the colder 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. See more care details on website
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Additional FeaturesExotic plantsResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Protea - Care Guide
Protea - Hakea - Growing Guide
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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
Gift-wrapping available
£30.00 each
PROTEA Protea 'Pink Crown'
compact habit. Pale pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£30.00 each
PROTEA Protea 'White Crown'
white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00
PROTEA Telopea 'Braidwood Brilliant'
Waratah
brilliant red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£47.50 each
PROTEA Telopea 'Shady Lady White'
Waratah
white flowers
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 -6
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Blood, Fish & Bone
Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone
contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
Only £6.00
