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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
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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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. -
Additional Features - Exotic plants -
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Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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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
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Protea - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of PROTEA
PROTEA Banksia coccinea >
Commonly known as: Albany banksia, Scarlet banksia, Waddib.
Shrub, small tree in the Protea family. Oblong leaves and red flowers
PROTEA Banksia integrifolia >
Commonly known as: Coast banksia.
Leathery leaves with white undersides, cone-shaped yellow 'bottlebrush' flowers
PROTEA Banksia menziesii >
Commonly known as: Firewood banksia, Portwine banksia, Strawberry banksia.
Serrated leaves and two-tone flowers, red-pink/yellow
PROTEA Banksia occidentalis >
Commonly known as: Red swamp banksia, Waterbush.
Glossy green leaves that are silvery grey beneath. Cylindrical yellow flowers with ruby red styles in summer
PROTEA Banksia prionotes >
Commonly known as: Acorn banksia, Orange banksia.
Serrated leaves and bright orange flowers
PROTEA Banksia serrata >
Commonly known as: Old man banksia, Red honeysuckle, Saw banksia, Saw-toothed banksia.
Serrated leaves and yellow-green flowers
PROTEA Hakea laurina >
Commonly known as: 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 >
Commonly known as: Mountain hakea.
Grey-green needle-like leaves and showy white flowers. Perfectly hardy
PROTEA Leucadendron argenteum >
Commonly known as: Cape silver tree.
Soft shiny silver leaves with velvety hairs and silver cone-shaped flowers. Endangered in the wild in South Africa
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 '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 Protea cynaroides >
Commonly known as: Giant protea, King protea.
Large bracts in shades of pale to darker pink
PROTEA Protea eximea >
Commonly known as: King Protea.
Silvery-green leaves and oval red or pink tinted flower heads
PROTEA Protea neriifolia 'Whiteknight' >
Commonly known as: Oleander leaf protea.
Slender leaves and creamy-white flowers, with a hint of pink
PROTEA Telopea speciosissima >
Commonly known as: New South Wales waratah.
a large vigorous evergreen shrub from Australia which grows up to 3 metres. Deep green serrated leaves complement spectacular large red domed flowers. Has survived -6o C in Cornwall but needs protection from strong winds and severe frosts
