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PROTEA Protea cynaroides
Commonly known as Giant protea, King protea
Large bracts in shades of pale to darker pink
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Evergreen - rounded leaves 8-14cm (3½-5in) long, on stalks 4-18cm (1½-7in) long.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - deep pink red -
Height - 1-2m (3-6½ft) -
Spread - 1-2m (3-6½ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - strong-stemmed, sparsely-branched shrub, spreading with age. Produces goblet- or bowl-shaped flowerheads 12-30cm (5-12in) across
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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 -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Exotic plants -
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Good to know - floral emblem of South Africa. May need restrictive pruning under glass. -
Pests & Diseases - chlorosis (magnesium deficiency). Failure to thrive due to overly rich medium -
Place of origin - South Africa (Western Cape, Eastern Cape). -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
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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.
RHS group 1 -
Soil Conditions - Neutral to acid soil - - poor, well-drained
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Protea - Care Guide
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