Protea cynaroides
King protea, Cape artichoke flower
Protea Protea
P. cynaroides - P. cynaroides is an open, evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and bowl-shaped flowerheads with red to pink or cream petal-like bracts.
Protea cynaroides is: Evergreen
Spreading
Red, Pink, Cream in Spring; Red, Pink, Cream in Summer
Green in All seasons
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
If grown indoors, may need to pruning back to restrict size.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Protea cynaroides (King protea) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Grow inside in full light, and water sparingly in winter. Or grow outdoors but only in a frost-free, sheltered border in poor neutral to acid, well drained soil. If the soil is too rich, can suffer from die back and may fail to thrive.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
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Protea cynaroides
King protea, Cape artichoke flower
Protea Protea
P. cynaroides - P. cynaroides is an open, evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and bowl-shaped flowerheads with red to pink or cream petal-like bracts.
Evergreen
Spreading
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Red, Pink, Cream in Spring; Red, Pink, Cream in Summer
Green in All seasons
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
If grown indoors, may need to pruning back to restrict size.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Protea cynaroides (King protea) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Grow inside in full light, and water sparingly in winter. Or grow outdoors but only in a frost-free, sheltered border in poor neutral to acid, well drained soil. If the soil is too rich, can suffer from die back and may fail to thrive.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
Protea cynaroides (King protea)
Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance
Hoplolaimus spp.
Nematode
Absent
2
4
Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2) | Tell us... |
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