PROTEA Protea 'White Crown'
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PROTEA Protea 'White Crown'
White flowers
£42.50
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Makes a good container subject -
Pests & Diseases
Chlorosis (magnesium deficiency). Failure to thrive due to overly rich medium -
Place of origin
South Africa (Western Cape). Developed in Autralia. Ausflora Pacific Nursery -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLight green leaves
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White
Creamy white -
Bowl-shaped
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Patio / pot plants
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Orbicular
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
50cm (20in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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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 -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilPoor soil
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Full sun
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Protea - Care Guide