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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 simplex "Dwarf Sugarbush Protea" - Its nectar was used by S. African colonists as a sweetener. The flower bracts are cream with the upper portions pink with the width to 3" and 5" hgt. This laurel leaved favorite grows to 9'. . 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. These bizarre plants are native to South Africa and Australia. Many people have never seen (or felt) a protea or tried growing one.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #308885 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Hirts: Seed; Protea

Features

• Genus of 115 species
• This laurel leaved favorite grows to 9'
• Named after the Greek god Proteus
• Flowers in spring
• 10 Seeds