King Or Giant Protea

Protea Cynaroides

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Overview

King Protea (Protea cynaroides), also known as Giant Protea, boasts the largest flower head in its genus with diameters up to 12 inches. Native to South Africa, this evergreen shrub typically reaches 3 to 4 feet in height and spread. Its striking blooms, reminiscent of artichokes, exhibit pale pink to deep crimson hues. Preferring full sun and well-draining soil, it's drought-tolerant once established and frost-sensitive. Ideal for a focal point in xeriscapes.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–9

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — also known as Giant Protea

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Proteaceae

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King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — also known as Giant Protea; its striking blooms, reminiscent of artichokes, exhibit pale pink to deep, image 51

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — boasts the largest flower head in its genus with diameters up to 12 inches; often reaching up to 12, image 52

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — Native to South Africa, this evergreen shrub typically reaches 3 to 4 feet in height and spread, image 53

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — shrub with yellow blooms; acidic soil with full sunlight exposure

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — shrub for full; when integrating into a garden

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — yellow flowers in the garden; recognized officially as the national flower of South Africa

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — Ideal for a focal point in xeriscapes; the King Protea thrives in well-drained, image 56

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — Preferring full sun and well-draining soil, it's drought-tolerant once established and frost-sensitive, image 55

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — The King Protea (Protea cynaroides) is a magnificent and distinctive plant; pruning is recommended to, image 57

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — recognized officially as the national flower of South Africa; native to South Africa, this evergreen, image 58

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — As a landscape architect assistant; it is important to note that this perennial shrub adds dramatic, image 59

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — it is important to note that this perennial shrub adds dramatic flair to any garden design due to its, image 60

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — often reaching up to 12 inches in diameter; shrub with yellow blooms, image 61

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — display a crown of pink or crimson bracts that surround a fuzzy; ideal for a focal point in xeriscapes, image 62

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — giving the impression of a regal scepter.<br><br>Ideal for USDA hardiness zones 8 to 11, image 63

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — acidic soil with full sunlight exposure; boasts the largest flower head in its genus with diameters up, image 65

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — the King Protea thrives in well-drained; however, protection from frost is crucial to prevent damage to, image 64

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — The plant typically attains a height of 3 to 4 feet with a similar spread; as a landscape architect, image 66

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping; preferring full sun and well-draining soil, it's, image 69

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — However, protection from frost is crucial to prevent damage to its blooms and foliage; display a crown, image 70

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — Pruning is recommended to remove spent flowers and encourage further blooming; making it a suitable, image 71

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — When integrating into a garden; also known as Giant Protea, image 72

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — yellow flowers in the garden; recognized officially as the national flower of South Africa, image 73

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — shrub with yellow blooms; acidic soil with full sunlight exposure, image 74

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