Protea repens
Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Protea repens |
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Height: | 3m |
Width: | 2m |
Flowering time: | Autumn |
Bird Attracting: | Yes |
Position: | Full Sun |
Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
Uses: | Feature Plant, Cut Flower |
Description: Protea repens is a Large shrub with a fine leaf foliage also known as Honey Protea, Suikkerbossie or Sugar Bush the flowers which are either red or white appear in Autumn and are highly attractive to birds and bees due to their high sugar content.
How to look after Protea Red Repen:
This Protea should be planted in a well drained soil.
Remove spent flowers after flowering and any unsightly branches to maintain shape of plant.