PROTEA nana 20 seed

A small shrub, with dense soft needle-shaped foliage on elegantly curved branches. Attractive wine-red cup-shaped flowers with a weeping habit make this one of the most charming species of Protea. Ideal species for small spaces or large containers.
Flowering occurs from mid-winter to early summer.

Protea nana is commonly known as the Mountain-rose Sugarbush is one of the most charming of all the proteas. Dense branches of needle-like leaves and beautiful wine-red flowers.
New branches are green and turn red in the following season before turning brown when mature.

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.

1. The growing medium should be well-draining but should remain damp between watering.
2. Sow seed 6 mm deep. Vermiculite is a good medium to use to cover the surface as it helps retain moisture and controls the temperature. 
3. Keep moist but not too wet as the seed may rot. Do not let the growing mix completely dry out. 
4. Germination should occur in 21-60 days depending on the temperature and conditions. 

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.