PROTEA Protea eximia
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PROTEA Protea eximia
Commonly known as King Protea
Grey-green to purple-green leaves and large flower heads with deep pink bracts on the outside and whiter in the centre
£30.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
Chlorosis (magnesium deficiency) -
Place of origin
South Africa (Western Cape) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLeaves 6-10cm (2½-4in) long. Flowerheads to 14cm (5½in) across.
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Red
Red to pink -
Half hardy (down to 0)
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
3-5m (10-16ft) -
Spread
2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Tall ShrubStrong, sparsely-branched stems.
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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.
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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) -
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size3-5m (10-16ft)
2-3m (6½-10ft)
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