Protea Species, Grey-Leaf Sugarbush, Laurel Protea, Rose Mink Protea
Protealaurifolia

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Protea (PROH-tee-uh)
Species: laurifolia (law-ree-FOH-lee-uh)

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting