protea Cynaroides seeds - Flower Plant

Pink white protea is an evergreen flowering shrub known for its striking ornamental blooms, leathery foliage, and upright branching growth habit. Pink and white varieties thrive in mild, Mediterranean-type climates and perform best in full sun with sandy, acidic, well-drained soil. The plant is adapted to dry conditions once established and is suitable for landscape borders, rock gardens, and ornamental garden planting where excellent drainage and airflow support healthy growth and flowering.

Features

• Evergreen flowering shrub with pink and white ornamental blooms
• Suitable for mild and Mediterranean-type climates
• Performs best in full sun conditions
• Adapted to sandy, well-drained soils
• Suitable for ornamental landscape and garden planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Protea spp.
• Common Name (US): Protea
• Seed Type / Variety: Flower shrub seed
• Growth Habit: Upright evergreen shrub
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring or fall in mild climates
• Growing Season: Spring to summer
• Sowing Season:
  • Mild regions: March to May or September to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 3 to 8 weeks in cool to moderate temperatures (15–22°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Sandy, acidic, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate, drought-tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 1 to 4 meters height, 1 to 3 meters spread
• Plant Spacing: 1 to 2 meters apart