Proteas

Protea cynaroides 4" pot

$25.00

King Protea. The ultimate statement! This is one of the easier proteas that tolerates a wide range of soil (provided it has an acid pH and well-drained) and will even take a slight frost.

(Proteaceae) Photo courtesy of Rachel Saunders.

Light: Full sun.

Water: Moderate. It is important to water in the summer when it is very dry.

Soil: Fast draining, acid, and nutrient poor. Be careful not to disturb the roots.

Fertilizer: Use a very low phosphorus (or no phosphorus), slow-release fertilizer, or a mild organic fertilizer such as fish emulsion. Like all Proteaceae, it will not tolerate phosphorus.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 9

Category: African and Australian Natives, attracts hummingbirds, container, cut flower, evergreen, full sun, king, pink, protea, proteaceae, showy, shrub, south african wildflower, sugarbush, white, zone 9