Protea cynaroides 'Spring' Seedling - King Protea

Description: Protea cynaroides 'Spring' (Spring-Flowering King Protea) PLEASE NOTE - PROTEAS AND THEIR RELATIVES ARE DIFFICULT PLANTS TO GROW AND MAINTAIN. THE YOUNG PLANTS I AM SELLING ARE IN PERFECT CONDITION AND HEALTH AT THE TIME OF SHIPPING. I ONLY GUARANTEE SAFE ARRIVAL - BUT OFFER NO GUARANTEE FOR THEIR SURVIVAL. Also... the plants being shipped are coming from a very cool climate, with summer daytime temperatures in the low to mid 60s to low 70s, with temps rarely exceeding 75. If you are in a hot climate, or are inexperienced with these temperamental plants, please refrain from ordering until your temperatures will be compatible, or unless you are able to protect them and give them what they need right away - more plants will be available in spring. Thank you for your understanding. This distinctive member of the Protea family, (the Proteaceae), has the largest flower head in the genus Protea and is the national flower of South Africa. Also known as the King Sugar Bush, King Protea and Honey Pot, Protea cynaroides is widely distributed in the southwestern and southern parts of South Africa in the Fynbos region. The stunning blooms are extremely heavy and are soft pink on the outside, and silvery cream and blue inside. In its native habitat, the flowers will appear sporadically throughout the year, as they may also do here in California. This particular form tends to have its main bloom season in spring. The attractive shrub's glossy foliage is slightly leathery, 5", dark green and usually edged in red. The shrubs grow to approximately 4' tall and 5 to 6' across. Hardy USDA zones 9 and above. Not suitable for growing in pots. Requires excellent air movement - will even tolerate coastal wind. The genus name honors the Greek Sea God, Proteus, who had the power to assume a great diversity of shapes - a reference to the diversity within this wonderful genus. This offer is for one, small, first year seedling, in a 2" x 7" tube pot. Ready for transplanting into a gallon pot (for a season), or directly into the garden (preferred). The new year's growth is starting to show, or is already underway. Protea cynaroides seedlings may be bright maroon, not green, and will gradually become green as they age. The seedlings shipped will vary in size from 3" to 6" tall, depending on the species. Protea cynaroides tends to be on the shorter side of the scale. An old adage that is well-suited for this species is: the first year they sleep, the second year they creep, the third year they leap. Detailed growing instructions are included. As the plants are grown unprotected outdoors, some of the leaves may show a few blemishes or nibbles. All photos are of plants among my collection, unless stated otherwise. The last photo shows a batch of various seedlings and variation in heights, which is dependent on species. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - SORRY - I ONLY SHIP TO THE US. I do combine shipping for multiple items - please request a new shipping total before checking out. Please Note: requesting combined shipping can not be done on a phone - the request must be made from a computer or tablet. (For some reason, the ebay phone app doesn't allow it. ) I automatically combine shipping for multiple orders - Before ordering, please read all information under the STORE POLICIES section, regarding Shipping and Handling Fees and Combined Shipping. Thank you! Upon arrival of the seeds/cutting/plant, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I want you to be happy with your purchase and to have the greatest success in its cultivation! Robert

Price: 24 USD

Location: Fort Bragg, California

End Time: 2024-10-10T22:59:07.000Z

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