Protea eximia (Broad-leaf Sugarbush, Duchess Protea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Protea |
| Species | eximia |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Discovered by James Niven in 1805 in Swartberg, Cape Province, South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a-10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6.7-4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-40 |
| Height | 2-5 m |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by seed and semi hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in well-drained, acidic soils and full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are small, only growing 1-2 cm. They are purple-green and are oval-shaped. |
| Flower Description | The white flowers are 1-2 cm across with small hairs on them. The inside of the flower is pink to dark pink. |
Photographs
Protea eximia, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Protea eximia, flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Protea eximia, flower bud. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.