King Protea Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

King Protea is an evergreen flowering shrub known for its large, distinctive flower heads surrounded by broad, colorful bracts. It is suitable for flower beds, borders, containers, cut-flower gardens, and warm-climate landscapes. The plant grows best in full sun with acidic, well-drained soil and moderate watering. Its architectural flowers and foliage provide ornamental interest in outdoor gardens.

Features

• Produces large, distinctive flower heads
• Evergreen ornamental shrub
• Suitable for flower beds and borders
• Ideal for cut-flower and landscape gardens
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers acidic, well-drained soil
• Suitable for warm, dry growing conditions
• Attractive architectural growth habit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Protea cynaroides
• Common Name (US): King Protea
• Seed Type / Variety: King Protea Seeds
• Growth Habit: Evergreen flowering shrub
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 21 to 60 days with moist, well-drained conditions at 18 to 22°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 1 to 2 m height
• Plant Spacing: 1 to 2 m