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PROTEA
Commonly known as Albany banksia, Scarlet banksia, Waddib
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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EvergreenAlternate, toothed leaves to 10cm (4in) long, deep green above, white-downy beneath
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RedScarlet -
Height4-8m (13-26ft) -
Spread1.5-4m (5-13ft)
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Tall ShrubErect, sparsely branched shrub. Produces cylindrical flower heads to 8cm (3in) long
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant 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) -
Will grow outside in milder locationsThis could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
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Full sun
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesPhytophthora root rot. Plants will become chlorotic if soil contains too much phosphate or lime
Place of originAustralia (Western Australia)Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandCoastal / windsweptSuitable for coastal areas
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)Half hardy (down to 0)
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Leaf margin
Dentate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFree draining sandy soilNeutral to acid soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilPoor soil
Protea - Care Guide
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4-8m (13-26ft)
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Buy Varieties of PROTEA
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PROTEA Banksia integrifolia
Coast banksia
leathery leaves with white undersides, cone-shaped yellow 'bottlebrush' flowers
PROTEA Banksia serrata
Old man banksia, Red honeysuckle, Saw banksia, Saw-toothed banksia
serrated leaves and yellow-green flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
PROTEA Hakea laurina
Emu bush, Kodjet, Pin-cushion hakea
flowers resemble a pin-cushion in shape when open, with a red-pink globular centre and white pins radiating out
PROTEA Hakea lissosperma
Mountain hakea
grey-green needle-like leaves and showy white flowers. Perfectly hardy
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
PROTEA Leucadendron argenteum
Cape silver tree
soft shiny silver leaves with velvety hairs and silver cone-shaped flowers. Endangered in the wild in South Africa
PROTEA Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'
unusual deep bronzed-brown foliage
PROTEA Leucadendron 'Devil's Blush'
bluish foliage and burgundy red flower bracts
PROTEA Leucadendron galpinii 'Purple Haze'
slender leaves turning silvery-purple in winter. Silver cones
PROTEA Leucadendron 'Inca Gold'
upright grower producing long reddish stems of butter-yellow tulip-like bracts which become tipped in crimson in winter
PROTEA Leucadendron 'Jester'
variegated leaves and red bracts
PROTEA Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset'
hardy to about -6°C in ideal conditions.This variety has a medium sized bract (flower) which is brilliant red and provides a colourful winter or spring display
PROTEA Leucospermum 'Tiara'
Pincushion
orange flowers
PROTEA Protea 'Clark's Red'
comparatively hardy hybrid variety. Dark red flowers with white tips
PROTEA Protea cynaroides
Giant protea, King protea
large bracts in shades of pale to darker pink
PROTEA Protea cynaroides 'Little Prince'
compact habit with pink outsides to the flower bracts and white insides
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