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Protearoupelliae

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Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Protea (PROH-tee-uh)
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Species
roupelliae (roo-PEL-ee-ay)
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Synonym
Protea roupelliae subsp. roupelliae
Protea incana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Red
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Leandro, California

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2008 | neutral

I have not grown this plant that is native to South Africa. Silver Sugarbush Protea roupelliae (Protea roupelliae subsp. roupelliae) has...Read More

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