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Proteascolymocephala

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Protea scolymocephala by Kell
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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
scolymocephala (skol-ee-mo-SEF-uh-luh)
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Synonym
Leucadendron scolymocephalum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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

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Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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

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

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

San Leandro, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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