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Protea cynaroides King White

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Protea cynaroides King White King Protea, Sugarbush,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Spreading

Description:

The King Protea has one of the largest flower heads in the protea family. Beautiful pure white blooms make it a popular choice for the garden, on the patio and in flower arrangements. Bird attacting. Grows 1m high x 1m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

None

Family Name: Origin:

Proteaceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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