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Protea eximia

Also Known As

Protea latifolia
Broadleaf Sugarbush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-12'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Protea eximia plant details

Protea eximia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Protea eximia

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: big flowers, exotic, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Protea eximia

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: acidic, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another fine option for the homeowner with some room for a big flowering Protea. The inflorescence opens to a cup shape with the individual flowers packed into a tight cone. As they age everything gets much more loosey-goosey with a woolly effect that is just stunning.

By: Waltzing Matilija

This is a gorgeous Protea from South Africa! The blooms are huge, up to 5” across. The color comes from the bracts all around the true flowers in the center. The bracts are red-pink & yellow, & have soft hairs on the ends. I love to run my hands over Protea flowers because they are so soft! It blooms July through December & makes great cut flowers. The foliage is pretty too, with large grey-green leaves. Gets to about 6’-10’ tall. Easier to grow than some Proteas, it likes well-drained, gravelly soil that is slightly acidic. If you don’t have acidic soil, mulch around the plant with pine needles. Drought tolerant once established.