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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

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Protea - Care Guide

Evergreen
Leaves to 9cm (3½in) long
Cream
Red
Pink-red
Height
1.2m (4ft)
Spread
1.8m (6ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Multi-stemmed shrub with open, upright habit
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)

In very well-drained soil and a sheltered site
Will grow outside in milder locations
This 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.

In warm, dry areas
Against a wall
Full sun

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	Place of origin	South Africa
	Resistant to honey fungus	These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Garden Location/Conditions

Greenhouse / conservatory

Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter

See Protea - Care Guide link above

Hardiness

Frost hardy (down to -5)

Leaf margin

Entire

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

Oblanceolate

(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.

Seasonal Interest

	Autumn
	Spring
	Winter

Soil Conditions

	Neutral to acid soil
	Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil	Poor soil preferred

Protea - Care Guide

1.2m (4ft)
	1.8m (6ft)

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