Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Protea (PROH-tee-uh) (Info)
Species: roupelliae subsp. hamiltonii
Category:
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Silver/Gray
Leathery-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Scarify seed before sowing
By grafting
By budding
By simple layering
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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