General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 6 to 12 feet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
White
Other: Flower color can vary from white to pink.
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Uses: Cut Flower
Resistances: Fire Resistant
Drought tolerant
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Bot River Protea

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Date: 2006-12-10
Photo courtesy of: Tom Adams

Date: 2009-12-03
Photo courtesy of: Amada44

Date: 2009-12-03
Photo courtesy of: Amada44

Date: 2011-07-21
Photo courtesy of: Toby Hudson

Date: 2007-07-03
Photo courtesy of: Andrew massyn

Date: 2007-03-17
Photo courtesy of: Andrew massyn

Date: 2007-03-17
Photo courtesy of: Andrew massyn

Date: 2007-03-17
Photo courtesy of: Andrew massyn

Date: 2007-03-17
Photo courtesy of: Andrew massyn
Location: Fernkloof Nature Reserve
credit: Nanosanchez

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