Orange Protea Seeds - Flower Plant

Orange Protea is an evergreen ornamental shrub grown for its striking, large, cone-like flower heads in vibrant orange shades and its leathery foliage. It is well suited to Mediterranean gardens, rock gardens, and drought-tolerant landscape designs. The plant thrives in full sun with well-drained, sandy, low-fertility soil and is highly drought-resistant once established. It is commonly cultivated for its bold architectural appearance and long-lasting floral display.

Features

• Evergreen ornamental flowering shrub
• Produces large cone-like orange flower heads
• Suitable for rock gardens and Mediterranean landscapes
• Adapted to warm, dry climates
• Leathery decorative foliage
• Performs well in sandy, low-nutrient soil
• Highly drought-tolerant once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Protea spp.
• Common Name (US): Sugarbush / Protea
• Seed Type / Variety: Orange Flowering Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Year-round in warm climates
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days at 18-22°C (64-72°F) in well-drained, sandy, acidic medium; may benefit from smoke treatment or scarification
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Sandy, acidic, low-fertility, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 3-10 feet tall, 3-6 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 3-5 feet apart