Proteas

Protea Autumn Prince exudes magic through its vibrant salmon and lemon coloured flowers. They are on display during the cooler autumn season bringing a rich array of colours to your garden. This particular protea has a compact growing habit with flowers abundantly surrounding its dense curved green foliage. Autumn Prince makes for a spectacular addition to any garden and makes for a beautiful cut flower. 

Soil: Native, free-draining soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Moderate Frost and drought tolerant. Coastal hardy.
Size: Height 0.75m x width 1m

Little Prince is a gorgeous compact King Protea displaying large deep pink and yellow flowerheads with red bracts and light pink centres. The ornamental blooms continue to delight the senses from autumn to spring. The protea family is equally at home in display pots or garden beds. This evergreen shrub is low maintenance and is excellent as a cut flower in floral arrangements. 

Soil: Must have well-drained soil. If you have clay soils, use mounds to facilitate drainage. 
Conditions: Prefers full sun or part shade. Moderately frost, coastal and drought tolerant. 
Size: Height 1m x width 0.75m

Australis Ruby is a compact protea with beautiful pink-red flowers fringed with black and white feathery tips. Flowering from winter through summer, it is a visual masterpiece attracting native birds to the garden. Plant as a feature, shape into a low hedge or mass plant for a stunning effect. Australis Ruby is perfect for pots and smaller gardens and ideal as a centrepiece for the home as a cut flower.

Soil: Well-drained soil. If you have clay soils, use mounds for planting to facilitate drainage. Be sure to use a native soil mix when planting - exotic potting mix or exotic fertiliser will kill them.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Moderately frost, coast and drought tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m