Protea "Susara" 5Liter

Protea ‘Susara’

Botanical Name

Protea ‘Susara’

Common Names

• Susara Protea
• Protea
• South African Protea

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Product Description

Protea ‘Susara’ is a striking evergreen shrub known for its large, creamy-white flowers with soft pink tips and ornamental, leathery foliage. This slow-growing native plant is ideal for feature garden beds, native gardens, and cut flower arrangements. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it adds structural beauty, colour, and attraction for birds and pollinators to South African landscapes.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 1.2–2 m
• Spread: ± 1–1.5 m
• Growth habit: Upright, bushy, clump-forming

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun
  • Essential for optimal flowering and growth
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic sandy or loamy soil
  • Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soils
• Watering: Low to moderate
  • Drought-tolerant once established
• Climate:
  • Thrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions
  • Sensitive to frost when young; protect seedlings
• Maintenance: Low
  • Remove spent flowers to encourage new growth
  • Minimal pruning required; occasional protea-specific fertiliser enhances flowering

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Autumn to early spring
• Active Growing Season: Spring through summer
• Flowering Season: Late winter to early summer
• Dormant Season: Winter (growth slows; young plants may need frost protection)
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Ideal for feature garden beds, native plant landscaping, and cut flower production
  • Provides year-round foliage interest and dramatic flowering