Protea 'Grandicolor'
Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Protea grandicep x longiflora |
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Height: | 2.5m |
Width: | 1.5m |
Flowering time: | Autumn |
Bird Attracting: | Yes |
Position: | Full Sun |
Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
Uses: | Feature Plant, Cut Flower |
Description: Protea Grandicolor is a Medium-Large Shrub with grey/blue foliage and a rounded growth habit.
Popular in wedding bouquets and other floral arrangements, Protea Grandicolor is a excellent cut flower variety.
Protea Grandicolor is drought tolerant but may require water in the first summer of planting and in extremely dry conditions.
How to look after Protea Grandicolor:
This Protea should be planted in a well drained acidic soil.
Remove spent flowers after flowering to maintain shape of plant.