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Mimetes Species, Silver-Leaved Bottle Brush, Silver Pagoda

Mimetesargenteus

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Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Mimetes (MIM-et-teez)
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Species
argenteus (ar-JEN-tee-us)
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Synonym
Mimetes nitens
Protea nitens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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