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Protea, Sugarbush 'Snowcrest'

Proteaneriifolia

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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
neriifolia (ner-ee-eye-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
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

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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