PROTEA Protea cynaroides

Commonly known as Giant protea, King protea

Large bracts in shades of pale to darker pink
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Rounded leaves 8-14cm (3½-5in) long, on stalks 4-18cm (1½-7in) long.
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Deep pink red
  • Height
    1-2m (3-6½ft)
  • Spread
    1-2m (3-6½ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Strong-stemmed, sparsely-branched shrub, spreading with age. Produces goblet- or bowl-shaped flowerheads 12-30cm (5-12in) across
  • Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
    Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
    Under glass use 1 part loam with added charcoal and 3 parts grit and peat in full light
  • Full sun

PROTEA Protea cynaroides

 
Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
£45.00 each 
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC
plant size comparison icon 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Exotic plants
    Good to know
    Floral emblem of South Africa. May need restrictive pruning under glass.
    Pests & Diseases
    Chlorosis (magnesium deficiency). Failure to thrive due to overly rich medium
    Place of origin
    South Africa (Western Cape, Eastern Cape).
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Hardiness
    Half hardy (down to 0)
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
    Orbicular
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Soil Conditions
    Neutral to acid soil
    Poor, well-drained
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Protea - Care Guide
1-2m (3-6½ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  1-2m (3-6½ft)
  

Buy Varieties of PROTEA Protea cynaroides

PROTEA Protea cynaroides 'Little Prince'

'Little Prince'

compact habit with pink outsides to the flower bracts and white insides

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£40.00 each 
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Available late spring to early summer 2025 - 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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