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King Or Giant Protea

Protea Cynaroides

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Overview

King Protea (Protea cynaroides), also known as Giant Protea, boasts the largest flower head in its genus with diameters up to 12 inches. Native to South Africa, this evergreen shrub typically reaches 3 to 4 feet in height and spread. Its striking blooms, reminiscent of artichokes, exhibit pale pink to deep crimson hues. Preferring full sun and well-draining soil, it's drought-tolerant once established and frost-sensitive. Ideal for a focal point in xeriscapes.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–9Type Shrub
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — However, protection from frost is crucial to prevent damage to its blooms and foliage

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Proteaceae

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Photos (133)

King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — leathery leaves that measure approximately 4 to 6 inches in length which are silvery-green; yellow, image 68
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — Native to South Africa, this evergreen shrub typically reaches 3 to 4 feet in height and spread, image 103
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — also known as Giant Protea; its striking blooms, reminiscent of artichokes, exhibit pale pink to deep, image 101
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — display a crown of pink or crimson bracts that surround a fuzzy; ideal for a focal point in xeriscapes
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — When integrating into a garden; also known as Giant Protea
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — shrub with yellow blooms
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — acidic soil with full sunlight exposure; boasts the largest flower head in its genus with diameters up, image 90
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — As a landscape architect assistant; it is important to note that this perennial shrub adds dramatic, image 59
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — The King Protea (Protea cynaroides) is a magnificent and distinctive plant
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — also known as Giant Protea; its striking blooms, reminiscent of artichokes, exhibit pale pink to deep, image 76
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — The plant typically attains a height of 3 to 4 feet with a similar spread; as a landscape architect, image 91
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — recognized officially as the national flower of South Africa; native to South Africa, this evergreen shrub typically
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — Ideal for a focal point in xeriscapes
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — yellow flowers in the garden; recognized officially as the national flower of South Africa, image 73
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — As a landscape architect assistant; it is important to note that this perennial shrub adds dramatic, image 109
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — display a crown of pink or crimson bracts that surround a fuzzy; ideal for a focal point in xeriscapes, image 112
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — allowing for ample space when incorporated into garden designs; the plant typically attains a height of, image 67
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — often reaching up to 12 inches in diameter; shrub with yellow blooms
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — Its striking blooms, reminiscent of artichokes, exhibit pale pink to deep crimson hues; shrub for full, image 54
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — shrub for full; when integrating into a garden
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — However, protection from frost is crucial to prevent damage to its blooms and foliage; display a crown of pink or
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — acidic soil with full sunlight exposure; boasts the largest flower head in its genus with diameters up, image 65
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — it is important to note that this perennial shrub adds dramatic flair to any garden design due to its bold
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — yellow flowers in the garden; recognized officially as the national flower of South Africa, image 98
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