Protea Neriifolia Silver Tips

$44.99

Protea neriifolia ‘Silver Tips’

A larger growing Protea with an erect growth habit. It produces many terminal flowers over a long period with peak flowering during the winter months. The flower heads have a silvery-pink bract tipped with a white and black beard. This is a Protea for the larger gardens. The flowers are also ideal for picking. Grows approximately 3 x 3m.

An adaptable Protea that will grow in most well drained, acidic soils in an open, sunny position. Water deeply during prolonged periods of drought while young. Tolerant to light frosts and suitable for coastal conditions. Prune back after flowering.

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Sunlight:Full sun
Temperature:Medium, light frost OK
Wind:Tolerant of strong wind, non coastal, Tolerant of coastal (salt) exposure
Moisture:Grows in average garden conditions
Texture:Average garden conditions
Chemistry:Acid or lime-free conditions
Height:3m
Width:3m
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Description

Protea neriifolia ‘Silver Tips’

A larger growing Protea with an erect growth habit. It produces many terminal flowers over a long period with peak flowering during the winter months. The flower heads have a silvery-pink bract tipped with a white and black beard. This is a Protea for the larger gardens. The flowers are also ideal for picking. Grows approximately 3 x 3m.

An adaptable Protea that will grow in most well drained, acidic soils in an open, sunny position. Water deeply during prolonged periods of drought while young. Tolerant to light frosts and suitable for coastal conditions. Prune back after flowering.