Protea punctata Seedling Plant - Rare in Cultivation! Beautiful Flowers

Description: Protea punctata 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. ONLY ONE AVAILABLE! Rarely seen in cultivation in the US, this quite a beautiful and charming species. The shrubs naturally occur at higher altitudes, ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 meters above sea level, from winter rainfall regions of South Africa. The attractive, rounded shrubs will grow from 6 to 10 feet tall and wide, and have oval, blue-green leaves. The small white-pink flower heads are some of the most distinct in the genus, and are similar in shape to Waterlilies; appearing from late summer to fall, occasionally on into early winter. Hardy in zones 8 to 10, Protea punctata requires full sun and free-draining soil. Will tolerate wind and coastal conditions quite well. Occasional snow Tolerance. Deer resistant! This is good! 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. The Seedlings shipped will vary in size from 3" to 6+" tall, depending on the species - Protea punctata is at the shorter end of the range, and is only about 3" +/-. Detailed growing instructions are included. As the plants are grown unprotected outdoors, some of the leaves may show a few blemishes or nibbles, and the leaves may take on some maroon tints in the winter and early spring. All photos are of plants among my collection, unless stated otherwise. The last photo shows a batch of various seedlings and variation in heights of seedlings, 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: 28 USD

Location: Fort Bragg, California

End Time: 2024-11-20T23:21:52.000Z

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