PROTEA
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PROTEA
Commonly known as Mountain hakea
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
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Good to know
Requires a long hot summer for good flowering -
Pests & Diseases
Phytophthora root rot in moist soil -
Place of origin
Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenStiffly leathery, often upcurving leaves to 15cm (6in) long with prickly tips
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White
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for coastal areas
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubErect open to bushy shrub. Produces small flowers in axillary racemes 2.5cm (1in) long from the upper leaf axils. Flowers are followed by ovoid, smooth or warty dark brown seed pods
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Free draining sandy soilFertile soil
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Neutral to acid soilSlightly acid
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Tolerates partial shade -
skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Protea - Care Guide
Protea - Hakea - Growing Guide
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