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    PROTEA Protea cynaroides
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    PROTEA Protea cynaroides

    Commonly known as Giant protea, King protea

    Large bracts in shades of pale to darker pink
     
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    • 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.
    • 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
    • Half hardy (down to 0)
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Orbicular
    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Neutral to acid soil
      Poor, well-drained
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      1-2m (3-6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1-2m (3-6½ft)
       
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