Protea cynaroides
The King Protea. The national flower of South Africa produces huge pink flowers (the largest in the genus) from summer to fall.
1.20 (à 10 ans)
-5 
1.40 (à 10 ans)
Sun Use
In Mediterranean-themed shrubberies in coastal climates, or in containers
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.
