Tropicals, Woody > Protea > Protea cynaroides > Protea cynaroides
Protea cynaroides
King Protea, Giant Protea
Origin: South Africa.
| Family |
| Proteaceae |
| Genus |
| Protea |
| Species |
| cynaroides |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9 - 10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2 - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -5 to 5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 14 - 41 |
| Height |
| 2 m |
| Spread |
| 2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and well-drained soil. |
| Habitat |
| Widest distribution of all Proteaceae. It is found at a range of altitudes from sea level to 1500 m. |
| Flower Description |
| Flower is pinkish and can be up to 25 cm in diameter. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagation by seed and softwood stem cuttings |
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