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Protea cynaroides King Pink

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Protea cynaroides King Pink King Protea, Sugarbush,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like

Description:

The King protea is the most popular variety, having one of the largest flower heads in the protea family. They are stunning in the garden, on the patio and in flower arrangements. Grows 1.5m tall x 1 wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Mass Planting

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Proteaceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Pink

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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