Protea

Protea cynaroides

Striking South African shrub with large architectural flower heads.

Hardiness ratings

Protea hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 9–11 −6.7 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H2 1 °C to 5 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 9 −1 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 5–7 5 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Hates humidity and rich soils
  • Needs free-draining acidic conditions and air movement

Categories

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Reference

Protea on Wikipedia