Protea 'White King'
Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Protea cynaroides f. white |
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Height: | 1.5m |
Width: | 1m |
Flowering time: | Summer |
Bird Attracting: | Yes |
Position: | Prefers Full Sun but will tolerate Part Shade |
Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
Uses: | Feature Plant, Cut Flower |
Description: Protea White King is a medium sized shrub with bright green foliage and large(12-30cm in diameter) flowers in Summer
Protea White King is drought tolerant but may require water in the first summer of planting and in extremely dry conditions.
How to look after Protea White King:
This Protea should be planted in a well drained acidic soil.
Remove spent flowers after flowering to maintain shape of plant.