Protea Species, Bot River Protea

Proteacompacta

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Protea (PROH-tee-uh)
Species
compacta (kom-PAK-tuh)
Synonym
Protea triandra
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Leandro, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2008 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. The Bot River Protea (Protea compacta) is native to South Africa and can be found in the Caledon and Bredasd...Read More

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