Common Name: King Protea

Botanical Name: Protea Cynaroides

Amount of tubes per pack: 1

Size of tubes: 50 mm

Current Height: 15 cm

Mature Height: 2-3 mtr

Width: 2 mtr

Full sun

Drought Tolerance: High

Frost Tolerance: Med

Description:
Often considered the most spectacular of the proteas,

The king produces giant pink flowers usually in spring or late summer.

The plant does best in a sunny position in well drained acid soils, its size is determined by the pruning ,

If the flowers are cut back hard the plant will take the shape of a low to med shrub with glossy green leaves and contrasting red stems.

Ideal for most gardens and great for cut flowers.