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Protea compacta

 
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Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Protea (PROH-tee-uh) (Info)
Species: compacta (kom-PAK-tuh) (Info)

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Category:
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
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Profile:

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Neutral htop On Feb 7, 2008, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:

I have not grown this plant. The Bot River Protea (Protea compacta) is native to South Africa and can be found in the Caledon and Bredasdorp areas as well as in the coastal regions towards Knysna. It prefers well-drained, slightly acid, gravely soil. Bot River Protea will not grow in clay soils and chlorosis of the leaves may be caused by magnesium deficiency.



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