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Queen Protea
Stock: Available
SKU Code: B 39
Family: Proteaceae
Characteristics: Shrub 2.5 m spread 2 m
Seeds per packet: 5
Sold by seed count
Magnificent flower heads 15 cm long are downy in shades of soft pink and cream with a blacktopped central flower mass. One of the best, hence the name "magnifica" "Queen Protea" Excellent cut flowers.
A variable shrub from South Africa is usually around two and a half metres, and about the same wide.
Prefers a light well-drained rich soil in an open sunny position, drought-resistant but frost tender.
Grow notes:
The best time to sow is usually autumn or spring when the temperature range is between 16-22°C and there is a difference of day and night temperatures of around 12°C.
If your summer is hot and dry and your winter is moderate and wet the best time to sow is in autumn.
In colder climates with less harsh summers, it is usually better to sow in spring.
Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended:
Members of the Proteaceae are responsive to pre-treatment of smoke. Although germination will often occur without smoke treatment it has proved to be beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates in many species of the Proteaceae family
Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken either by soaking the seed overnight or by applying it to the surface after sowing, both provide good results. Smoke treatments are available by clicking here.
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