Product Description

Genus of 115 species. The genus is named after the Greek god Proteus, who was able to change his shape at will, an indication of the diversity and variety to be found in the Protea family. It bears red-pink, open flower heads about 5" across for most of the year, but they are at their showiest in spring. PROTEA magnifica "Giant Wooly Protea" - Exquisite flower - 8" across with colors range soft pink, deep rose, strong red - the apex tinged black with small downy white flowers. The Giant Wooly Beard Queen Protea is a cut flower wonder. The flowers last for a very long time and look great in dried flower arrangements as well. Protea magnifica will become a large shrub, growing to 8-10 feet tall and wide. . The common names for different proteas promise extravagance, and proteas deliver. Their "flowers" (actually a head or cluster of long, narrow, tubular flowers, often surrounded by colorful petal-like leaves or bracts) come in unbelievable sizes, shapes, textures, and color ranges.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #127941 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Hirts: Seed; Protea

Features

• Plants should get full sun for at least six hours a day
• Most kinds of proteas do best in slightly acid soil (pH 5.5 to 7); some tolerate alkaline conditions .
• Decomposed granite and other sandy-textured soils are ideal
• 10 Seeds