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Protea
magnifica ~ Queen Protea
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| The Queen Protea is a cut
flower wonder. The flowers last for a very long time and look great
in dried flower arrangements as well. Protea magnifica will become a
large shrub, growing to 8-10 feet tall and wide. There are both pink and
white cultivars available. The Queen Protea is susceptible to frost
and is tender when temperatures dip into the mid-20's. This Protea
is one of those with lignotubers that allow regrowth even when the top is
killed entirely. This is a fire adaptation that also works well with
frost. The Queen Protea flowers are formed on second year wood and
the plants hold their leaves for as much as 3 years so providing a good
climate is important for having good looking plants. Protea
magnifica also requires good drainage and will not do well in gardens that
are boggy in the Spring.
High resolution images of
Protea magnifica are available.
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