Protea eximia
DUCHESS PROTEA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: red or crimson

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: grey-green; flushed purple; edged red
 
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Protea eximia
DUCHESS PROTEA
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: red or crimson

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: grey-green; flushed purple; edged red


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, dry style & coastal designs

Uses: large planter, border, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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