Protea magnifica Seeds - Rare South African Shrub

Description: Protea magnifica Seeds(Sow in autumn) Perhaps the most spectacular among Proteas, this beauty is aptly named the "Queen Protea" or "Magnificent Protea". Occurring in the south-western Cape of South Africa, this shrub naturally sprawls among rocks and rugged ledges from 1,200 to 2,700 meters, where they are subjected to moist fog or snow in winter, and hot and dry in summer - but covered with cool moist fog throughout the year. The compact shrubs have thick, strap-like leaves which are hairy when young, and glabrous later in life. The flower-heads are second largest (next to P. cynaroides) of the species, with bracts of cream, pink or red that are heavily bearded with white to dark brown hair, and the inner white perianths are tipped with black. A jewel among garden shrubs. Hardy in zones 9 to 10, Protea magnifica requires full sun and free-draining soil. Will tolerate wind and coastal conditions quite well. Deer resistant. Each packet contains 7 Seeds with special smoke primer, a small zip-loc bag for treating the seeds, and detailed sowing instructions. (The seeds shown in the photo are of a different species, and are for the purposes of showing what's included in a packet - P. magnifica are nut-like and without hairs.) Please note: The seeds that I ship are fresh and viable. Proteas and their relatives may be temperamental, and their seeds can be a challenge to start. When the included sowing instructions are followed closely, the success rate for germination should be high. I start the same seeds and have over a 95% germination rate. I have been procuring Protea seeds from South Africa, from the same source, for over 40 years, and have always been satisfied with their quality and viability! For best results, the Protea seeds (and seeds of their relatives) that are being offered are best sown in the fall - from late September to mid November. Depending on variety, seed to first bloom can take anywhere from 3 to 7 years. Sowing seeds requires cleanliness, practice and patience, and frequently have specific requirements and pretreatments. There is a learning curve. I say this because people generally blame the seeds or the seller for a failure in germination, when, in actuality, it is generally because of the one doing the sowing... With that said, I wish you the best of luck with the seeds, and if you have any questions with getting them started, please feel free to contact me - I'm here to help! I've been growing and collecting rare and exotic plants for nearly 50 years and sowing seeds has been a specialty. Most of the trees and shrubs that are growing in my garden have been started from seeds; there is something very satisfying about that. All photos are of plants in my own collection - unless stated otherwise. 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. 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!

Price: 9 USD

Location: Fort Bragg, California

End Time: 2024-09-30T20:06:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6 USD