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Oleanderleaf Protea

Protea Neriifolia

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Overview

Oleanderleaf Protea, or Protea neriifolia, is a striking evergreen shrub native to South Africa, prized for its large, cylindrical flower heads that blossom primarily in winter to spring. It reaches up to 10 feet in height and spreads around 6 feet. This plant thrives in well-drained acidic soil and requires full sun. Its impressive blooms range from greenish-cream to deep red, making it a bold focal point in any landscape design.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — this evergreen shrub thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and is well-suited to regions with a Mediterranean climate

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Proteaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — The true draw of Protea neriifolia, however, is its stunning flowers

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — Its impressive blooms range from greenish-cream to deep red

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — the flowers are a magnet for birds; cylindrical flower heads that blossom primarily in winter to spring

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — fuzzy texture.<br><br>Blooming from late winter through spring

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — and make for dramatic cut flowers in arrangements

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — making it a bold focal point in any landscape design

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — shrub with pink blooms

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — Remember to protect these shrubs from strong winds and frost to maintain their impressive appearance; is a striking

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — acidic soil preferably in a sunny location; it typically reaches a height and spread of 6 to 8 feet

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — pink flowers in the garden

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — It typically reaches a height and spread of 6 to 8 feet; and make for dramatic cut flowers in arrangements

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — shrub for full

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — cylindrical flower heads that blossom primarily in winter to spring

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — using a low phosphorus variety as Proteas are sensitive to high phosphorus levels

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — Fertilizing should be carried out with caution; its leaves are narrowly lance-shaped, measuring about 4 to 6 inches

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — is a captivating species that offers an exotic flair to any landscape design

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — acidic soil preferably in a sunny location

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — This plant thrives in well-drained acidic soil and requires full sun; shrub for full

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — is a striking evergreen shrub native to South Africa

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — using a low phosphorus variety as Proteas are sensitive to high phosphorus levels; making proper drainage imperative

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — It reaches up to 10 feet in height and spreads around 6 feet; when cultivating Oleanderleaf Proteas

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — making proper drainage imperative; its impressive blooms range from greenish-cream to deep red

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — similar to that of an oleander; shrub with pink blooms

Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — This plant thrives in well-drained acidic soil and requires full sun

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Lollie-Pop from Cape Town, South Africa, CC BY 2.0 · source
Chinasaur at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa, CC BY 2.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source

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