Protea magnifica

Also Known As

Protea barbigera
Queen Protea
Woolly Bearded Protea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Protea magnifica plant details

Protea magnifica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and winter pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Protea magnifica

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: big flowers, container plant, cutting garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Protea magnifica

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Queen Protea has the second largest flower behind the King Protea - Monarchy's, will their finger ever be on the pulse? Unlike his royal highness, her majesty’s flower head is much fluffier, resembling cotton candy. It can be variable in size but takes well to pruning. An excellent cut flower if you can find any other options will to play minor roles in the vase.

By: Waltzing Matilija

This dense shrub of variable growth habit has large fuzzy leaves and beautiful large, cupped, bearded flowers in a variety of colors. Of high montane origin in the Cape Region (from about 4,000 to 6,000' - one source says 8,000' but I don't think western South Africa even has any mountains that tall!), in theory it may be quite cold-hardy, but it certainly requires excellent drainage and must be kept on the sunny side in winter. Fabulous, and worth any effort!