Protea, Long Leaf Sugarbush 'Satin Pink'

Protealongifolia

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Protea (PROH-tee-uh)
Species
longifolia (lon-jee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
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)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

San Leandro, California

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