Protea repens
Proteas, originating in southern Africa, are renowned for their magnificent flowers, and are often used in floral arrangements. This variety, quite hardy, is cultivated for its long red or light pink flowers .
1.50 (à 10 ans)
-6 
1.20 (à 10 ans)
Sun Use
They may be grown in containers in various regions and often even planted on the condition that they have a sheltered exposure in a coastal climate.
Planting
In full sun, protected from cold winds, in very well-drained, acid soil. Remove the plant from its container and thoroughly soak the root ball. Place the plant (not too deeply) in a hole with a mixture of loose soil, sandtype material and topsoil around the root-ball, gently tamping the earth. Water in.
Maintenance
Prune after flowering to maintain a compact form. No fertiliser is necessary unless the plant is container-grown, in which case apply a specialised Protea fertiliser. If planted, mulching is preferable to mechanical weeding.
