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aka Queen protea

A select form of the queen Protea. With striking, large creamy/white flower heads and prominet black tuff to the middle of the flower. Flowers for a long period from late Autumn to Spring. When plants are mature they can develop into a handsome spreading bush. Evergreen.

Prune to shape after flowering. Provide full sun. Well drained soil.

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aka King Protea

Luscious leathery leaves and even more luscious satin pink flowers that appear in late winter early spring. The flowers are made up of feathery bracts that cover a large cone. Easy to grow in a sunny position. This "king" is very hardy and will tolerates poor soil and light frost. Evergreen.

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.

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A beautiful hybrid that flowers over a long period from Autumn to Spring. The lovely bright pink flower bracts have a maroon centre which are accompined with fresh green oblong leaves. Plant in a free draining soil and prune to shape and size after flowering has finished. Evergreen

Keep well watered when young.

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Protea A robust new hybrid with exceptionally deep red bracts in bud. A rather slow growing bush, very attractive when in full flower. Prefers an open sunny situation in an acidic free draining soil. Excellent specimen for floral deign. Evergreen

Prune back mid-late spring to enhance following years flowering.

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A robust upright yet slow growing shrub. It has bright pink/red bracts tipped with a white beard.the whiteish flower mass has a prominent deep purple black tuft. Thrives in sunny, well drained , acid soil. Evergreen.

Prune back after flowering has finished.

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A protea magnifica hybrid with large deep red flowers. Free flowering over a long period from late summmer to spring. In spring cut back to shape and to encourage good flowering the next year. Likes full sun and free draining soils

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.

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A new semi spreading shrub which produces medium size flowers. Flowering can occur almost all year round with peak flowering being from Autumn to Spring.The flowering bracts are deep red and tipped with a black tuft. Plant in full sun in a well drained acidic soil.

Prune back late Spring to size and shape.

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An attractive vigourous growing plant with distinctive rich pink flowers with a silvery appearance. Useful for picking, lasting a long time in arrangementes. Suited to a wide range of soils. Prune after flowering to enhance flowering for the following year. Evergreen.

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Frosted Fire is just as it's name suggests... a stunning pink protea with white frosting on the tip. Forms a dense shrub making it ideal as a hedge or border. And excellent winter flowering option for cut flowers. Protect young plants from frost. Evergreen.

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A large shrub with attractive grey-green foliage and beautiful flowers of pastel, peachy pink. The tips are fluffy pink. Good to be used as a specimen in the garden and its flowers are very sort after by florists to use in bouquets. Easy to grow in free draining soils. Evergreen.