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Scientific
Name:
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Protea cynaroides
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Common Name:
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King Protea
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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full sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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5-6' tall X wide
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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8-10” wide elegant rose flushed creamy
white flowers winter-spring
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Zone
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hardy to 25-30° F
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Description,
Notes
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Protea (Proteaceae) Family shrub
native to South Africa; the King of the Protea’s for obvious
reasons if you have seen the 10-12” wide (even bigger
when dried) flowers in person. Otherworldly in magnitude!!
Beautiful deep red stems and leaf margins make this exotic
shrub entertaining even when not in bloom; National Flower
of South Africa; excellent cut or dried flower; drought
resistant once established; prefers well-drained soils
and deep infrequent watering once established; jaw dropping
water-wise patio plant; tolerates wind and salt spray;
low Phosphorus fertilizer or none at all
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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