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Protea Cynaroides "King Protea" Pink 5Liter
SKU MAD502
R345.00
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Protea Cynaroides "King Protea" Pink 5Liter
Product Details
Weight: 5.00 kg
King Protea (Pink) – P. cynaroides
Botanical Name
Protea cynaroides
Common Names
- King Protea
- Giant Protea
- Pink Protea
Product Description
The King Protea (Pink) is South Africa’s national flower and a striking evergreen shrub prized for its large, dramatic pink flower heads surrounded by silvery foliage. Its architectural blooms make it a standout feature in garden beds, borders, and landscaping, as well as a premium choice for cut flowers and floral arrangements. A true South African native, this iconic plant thrives in well-drained gardens and adds a touch of elegance and drama to any space.
Size When Fully Grown
- Height: ± 1–2 m
- Spread: ± 1–1.5 m
- Growth habit: Upright, bushy shrub
Best Growing Conditions
- Light: Full sun
- Essential for healthy growth and flowering
- Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil
- Sandy or rocky soils preferred
- Watering: Low
- Drought-tolerant once established; avoid overwatering
- Climate:
- Prefers temperate, frost-free conditions
- Performs well in coastal and inland regions with good drainage
- Maintenance: Low to moderate
- Minimal pruning required; remove spent flowers to maintain appearance
- Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
- Essential for healthy growth and flowering
- Sandy or rocky soils preferred
- Drought-tolerant once established; avoid overwatering
- Prefers temperate, frost-free conditions
- Performs well in coastal and inland regions with good drainage
- Minimal pruning required; remove spent flowers to maintain appearance
- Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)
- Best Time to Plant: Autumn or early winter
- Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
- Flowering Season: Late winter to spring
- Seasonal Notes:
- Excellent for feature planting, rockeries, and native gardens
- Thrives in sunny, open positions with well-drained soil
- Excellent for feature planting, rockeries, and native gardens
- Thrives in sunny, open positions with well-drained soil
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