PROTEA "SUSARA"
(Protea - Plants)
Protea "Susara" is a very striking member of the Proteaceae family,
It is a woody shrub, with thick stems leading to salmon pink 5 inch flowers
on long straight stems arranged into large flower heads,
It produces spectacular blossoms as large as 5 inches in diameter.
Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens.
Tolerant of most well drained soil types and conditions.
Excellent cut flowers
Bird attracting. Sunny Growing Conditions.
Fast growing. Its superb blooms when cut and last for two to three weeks in a vase.
Protea's are quite easy to grow tolerating slightly acid and alkaline soils as well as climates that are wet in winter and dry in summer. For best performance, plant it in full sun in soil that is moderately infertile. Soil must be fast draining and porous; moist soils encourage fungal diseases. Amend loam and clay soils with grit and coarse organic matter to improve aeration and drainage.
Do not fertilize, especially with phosphates.
The plants are shipped with soil and root and are specially grown and packaged in Madeira.
Named Hybrids now available also include: Cynaroides, pink ice , tango , cordifolium , telopea, Safari sunset, inca gold and more..
Fine quality grown plants from the Santo Protea Collection, Madeira Island
Supplied as : X1 healthy, strong, rooted plant 6 - 8"+ tall, sent with soil in container 5cmX10cm
(discounted postage for multiples)
Discounted postage on combined purchases
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