South African Protea Collection - 8 Protea Varieties - 40 Seeds plus smoke primer - Indigenous Shrub Package Deal

R220.00

5 Seeds of each of our 8 most beautiful Protea species.

King Protea - Protea cynaroides

Princess Protea - Protea grandiceps

Oleander Leaf Protea - Protea neriifolia

Botrivier Protea - Protea compacta

Limestone Protea - Protea obtusifolia

Red Conebush - Leucadendron salignum

Ornamental pincushion - Leucospermum cordifolium Yellow

Silver-Leaf Wheel pincushion - Leucospermum formosum

We recommend the use of Cape Seed Primer - Super Smoke Plus, for the best results in germinating Protea species.

Included in this pack is 1 x Cape Seed Primer Disc which will provide enough smoke water to treat 100 seeds.

South African Protea Collection - 8 Protea Varieties - 40 Seeds plus smoke primer - Indigenous Shrub Package Deal

Protea Cynaroides - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

The King Protea also known as the King Sugar bush was originally from the Cape Town area of South Africa. Now King proteas can be found all over the world where the atmosphere is dry and the soil has good drainage. It can even be found on Maui. The flower of the king Protea can get to be 12 inches across. On the outside it has many stiff, pointed, narrow bracts, or petals, that give it the appearance of a cup. The bottom half of the petals starts out cream coloured or yellow, which turns into bright pink or velvet red on the top half. Inside the cup is a mass of white stamen about 1-2 inches long which all bend towards the centre. The leaves look like flat spoons, or paddles, which grow alternately along the several stems of the plant. They are thick and stiff and round in appearance. Their petioles (leaf stems) are quite long, about 1-2 inches. Protea can take moisture in through its leaves. This works well where it grows. There isn't much annual precipitation. Ocean fogs frequently blanket the area of the coastal chaparral and plants have adapted to getting their water through their leaves. King Protea are valued for their decorative qualities. They dry very well and are commonly used as focal pieces in flower arrangements. It is said that Protea leaves are also used to make tea. Proteas live in a fragile environment. Of the 370 Protea species, about 120 of them are listed as endangered. There are very few wild proteas anymore, most of them are now cultivated in greenhouses or nurseries.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Protea Cynaroides - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Protea compacta - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. However, Protea kilimanjaro is found in the chaparral zone of Mount Kenya National Park. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.

3.5m bush with cup-shaped flowers that have long pink involucral bracts with ciliate margins. Flowering in Autumn & Winter they make ideal cut flowers.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Protea compacta - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Protea Grandiceps - Princess Protea - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

Known as both the Sugar Bush Bearded Protea and Princess Protea, we are delighted to bring you the seeds of one of the South African National Flowers genus. Growing to 2m, this is a very rare species known from only a dozen isolated sites in the Riviersonderend Mountains to Kammansie Mountains. Has broad oval glaucous leaves, pink to red flowers with dense white-maroon beards. Produces stunning flowers.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Protea Grandiceps - Princess Protea - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Protea Repens - Sugarbush - South African Protea Shrub - 5 Seeds

R34.00

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Protea is both the botanical name and the English common name of a genus of South African flowering plants, sometimes also called sugarbushes. Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species. A 4m shrub/ small tree with long narrow leaves and involucral bracts of red/white flowers in the winter-summer.

Protea Repens - Sugarbush - South African Protea Shrub - 5 Seeds

Protea Obtusifolia - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. However, Protea kilimanjaro is found in the chaparral zone of Mount Kenya National Park. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.

2-4m shrub, rich dark green leaves, large red flowers in Autumn-Spring, coastal, excellent cut flowers in, alkaline soils. Sow Autumn.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Protea Obtusifolia - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Leucospermum Cordifolium - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R39.00

Leucospermum (Pincushion, Pincushion Protea or Leucospermum) is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, native to Zimbabwe and South Africa, where they occupy a variety of habitats, including scrub, forest, and mountain slopes. They are evergreen shrubs (rarely small trees) growing to 0.5-5 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, tough and leathery, simple, linear to lanceolate, 2-12 cm long and 0.5-3 cm broad, with a serrated margin or serrated at the leaf apex only. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences, which have large numbers of prominent styles, which inspires the name.

1.5m shrub, large yellow flowers in Spring-Summer, acid well-dr soil, excellent cut flowers. Sow Autumn.

USDA Zone - 9

Season to Sow - Autumn

Leucospermum Cordifolium - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Leucadendron Discolor - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R20.00

Leucadendron is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, endemic to South Africa, where they are a prominent part of the fynbos ecoregion and vegetation type. Leucadendrons are evergreen shrubs or small trees growing up to 116 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, entire, and usually green, often covered with a waxy bloom, and in the case of the Silvertree, with a distinct silvery tone produced by dense silky hairs. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences; they are dioecious, with separate male and female plants.

Growing to 2m with broad oval leaves and colourful with yellow bracts in spring and red flowers.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Leucadendron Discolor - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Protea Mundii Red - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. However, Protea kilimanjaro is found in the chaparral zone of Mount Kenya National Park. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.

3-8m shrub / tree with small oblong red flowers in Summer to Winter. Fast and easy growing makes magnificent cut flowers.

USDA Zone - 9

Season to Sow - Autumn

Protea Mundii Red - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Leucadendron Eucalyptifolium - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R20.00

Leucadendron is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, endemic to South Africa, where they are a prominent part of the fynbos vegetation. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees growing up to 116 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, entire, and usually green, often covered with a waxy bloom, and in the case of the Silvertree, with a distinct silvery tone produced by dense silky hairs. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences; they are dioecious, with separate male and female plants. The seed head is a woody cone-like structure, containing numerous seeds; the seed morphology is varied and reflects subgeneric groupings within the genus.

Growing to 5m, linear eucalyptus-like leaves, bright yellow involucral leaves in Winter-Spring, pleasantly scented flowers. Sow Autumn.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Leucadendron Eucalyptifolium - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Leucadendron Laureolum - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R20.00

Leucadendron is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, endemic to South Africa, where they are a prominent part of the fynbos vegetation. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees growing up to 116 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, entire, and usually green, often covered with a waxy bloom, and in the case of the Silvertree, with a distinct silvery tone produced by dense silky hairs. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences; they are dioecious, with separate male and female plants. The seed head is a woody cone-like structure, containing numerous seeds; the seed morphology is varied and reflects subgeneric groupings within the genus.

2m, oblong leaves, beautiful flowers inoral foliage in Winter, large cones. Sow Autumn.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Leucadendron Laureolum - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Protea Susannae - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. However, Protea kilimanjaro is found in the chaparral zone of Mount Kenya National Park. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.

2-3m shrub, crushed leaves have Sullphurous odour, attractive brownish-pink flowers in Autumn-Spring, sandy acid/alkaline soil, fast, robust. Sow Autumn.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Protea Susannae - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Protea Longifolia - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. However, Protea kilimanjaro is found in the chaparral zone of Mount Kenya National Park. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.

1.5m shrub, long narrow leaves, white/pink/green bracts with prominent woolly black knob in centre in Winter, coast, fast. Sow Autumn.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Protea Longifolia - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Leucospermum Erubescens - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R39.00

Leucospermum also known as pincushion Protea is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, native to Zimbabwe and South Africa, where they occupy a variety of habitats, including scrub, forest, and mountain slopes. They are evergreen shrubs (rarely small trees) growing to 0.5-5 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, tough and leathery, simple, linear to lanceolate, 2-12 cm long and 0.5-3 cm broad, with a serrated margin or serrated at the leaf apex only. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences, which have large numbers of prominent styles, which inspires the name.

A 2m shrub with many large flowers in clusters and pale yellow changing to crimson in summer flowers.

USDA Zone - 9

Season to Sow - Autumn

Leucospermum Erubescens - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Leucadendron Xanthoconus - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R20.00

Leucadendron is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, endemic to South Africa, where they are a prominent part of the fynbos vegetation. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees growing up to 116 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, entire, and usually green, often covered with a waxy bloom, and in the case of the Silvertree, with a distinct silvery tone produced by dense silky hairs. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences; they are dioecious, with separate male and female plants. The seed head is a woody cone-like structure, containing numerous seeds; the seed morphology is varied and reflects subgeneric groupings within the genus.

1-2m, soft narrow sickle-shaped leaves, involucral leaves bright yellow, flowers in Spring, silvery cones. Sow Autumn.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Leucadendron Xanthoconus - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Protea Scolymocephala - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. However, Protea kilimanjaro is found in the chaparral zone of Mount Kenya National Park. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.

1m shrub, linear pointed leaves, small creamy-green flowers with outwardly sprayed creamy/pinkish bracts in Winter-Spring, sand, coastal, easy very attractive. Sow Autumn.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Protea Scolymocephala - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Leucadendron Galpinii - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R20.00

Leucadendron is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, endemic to South Africa, where they are a prominent part of the fynbos ecoregion and vegetation type. Leucadendrons are evergreen shrubs or small trees growing up to 116 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, entire, and usually green, often covered with a waxy bloom, and in the case of the Silvertree, with a distinct silvery tone produced by dense silky hairs. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences; they are dioecious, with separate male and female plants.

Growing 2m to 3m with greyish foliage and stunning flowers with silky cones.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Leucadendron Galpinii - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Leucospermum Cuneiforme - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R39.00

Leucospermum also known as pincushion Protea is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, native to Zimbabwe and South Africa, where they occupy a variety of habitats, including scrub, forest, and mountain slopes. They are evergreen shrubs (rarely small trees) growing to 0.5-5 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, tough and leathery, simple, linear to lanceolate, 2-12 cm long and 0.5-3 cm broad, with a serrated margin or serrated at the leaf apex only. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences, which have large numbers of prominent styles, which inspires the name.

A 3m shrub with numerous stems and yellow flowers in spring - summer.

USDA Zone - 9

Season to Sow - Autumn

Leucospermum Cuneiforme - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Protea Mundii - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. However, Protea kilimanjaro is found in the chaparral zone of Mount Kenya National Park. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.

3-8m shrub/tree, small oblong red/white flowers in Summer-Winter, fast, easy, good cut flowers. Sow Autumn.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Protea Mundii - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Leucospermum Grandiflorum - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R39.00

Leucospermum also known as pincushion Protea is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, native to Zimbabwe and South Africa, where they occupy a variety of habitats, including scrub, forest, and mountain slopes. They are evergreen shrubs (rarely small trees) growing to 0.5-5 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, tough and leathery, simple, linear to lanceolate, 2-12 cm long and 0.5-3 cm broad, with a serrated margin or serrated at the leaf apex only. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences, which have large numbers of prominent styles, which inspires the name.

A 2.5m shrub with yellow flowers and red pollen presenters desected clockwise. Flowers in summer and is native to hot dry areas.

USDA Zone - 9

Season to Sow - Autumn

Leucospermum Grandiflorum - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Leucadendron Linifolium - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R20.00

Leucadendron is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, endemic to South Africa, where they are a prominent part of the fynbos vegetation. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees growing up to 116 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, entire, and usually green, often covered with a waxy bloom, and in the case of the Silvertree, with a distinct silvery tone produced by dense silky hairs. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences; they are dioecious, with separate male and female plants. The seed head is a woody cone-like structure, containing numerous seeds; the seed morphology is varied and reflects subgeneric groupings within the genus.

2m, erect slender branches, glabrous leaves, yellow flowers in Spring, globose greyish cones, popular cut flowers, alkaline/acid soils. Sow Autumn.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Leucadendron Linifolium - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Protea Neriifolia - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. However, Protea kilimanjaro is found in the chaparral zone of Mount Kenya National Park. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.

To 3m shrub, narrow oblong leaves, flower bracts creamy-green to deep pink, beard white to purple-black Summer-Spring, coast. Sow Autumn.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Protea Neriifolia - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Protea Eximia - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

Protea eximia, also known as the broad-leaved sugar bush is a shrub that may become a small tree, which occurs in mountain fynbos on mainly acidic sandy soils; the species was very well known under its old name of Protea latifolia. The flowers have awns that are covered in purple-black velvety hairs, and are contained within a series of rings of involucral bracts that have the appearance of petals. The fruit is a densely hairy nut, many of which are inserted on a woody base. The flowers are borne terminally on long shoots, and have a tendency to become very untidy as they age. A must have for those who are passionate about Indigenous South African Plants. Please see our other Proteas.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Protea Eximia - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Protea Nitida - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

Protea is both the botanical name and the English common name of a genus of South African flowering plants, sometimes also called sugarbushes. Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.

A large shrub / tree growing to 5m with light bluish/sea green leaves. Young leaves are crimson. Bears creamy-white saucer like flowers in winter. Native to coastal areas. Prized for the quality of its wood.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Protea Nitida - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Mimetes Cucullatus - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. However, Protea kilimanjaro is found in the chaparral zone of Mount Kenya National Park. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clan William to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.

0.5-1.5m shrub, leaves green at bottom of branch & bright red at top, red & yellow flowers in Summer-Autumn, sandy acid soils. Sow Autumn.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Mimetes Cucullatus - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Leucadendron Salignum - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R20.00

Leucadendron is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, endemic to South Africa, where they are a prominent part of the fynbos ecoregion and vegetation type. Leucadendrons are evergreen shrubs or small trees growing up to 116 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, entire, and usually green, often covered with a waxy bloom, and in the case of the Silvertree, with a distinct silvery tone produced by dense silky hairs. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences; they are dioecious, with separate male and female plants.

Growing to 2m with red/yellow to ivory foliage. Flowers in spring.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Leucadendron Salignum - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Leucadendron Platyspermum - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R20.00

Leucadendron is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, endemic to South Africa, where they are a prominent part of the fynbos ecoregion and vegetation type. Leucadendrons are evergreen shrubs or small trees growing up to 116 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, entire, and usually green, often covered with a waxy bloom, and in the case of the Silvertree, with a distinct silvery tone produced by dense silky hairs. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences; they are dioecious, with separate male and female plants.

Growing to 1.5m with yellow-green leaves, large cones, and stunning flowers.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Leucadendron Platyspermum - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

Protea Rubropilosa - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds

R34.00

Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. However, Protea kilimanjaro is found in the chaparral zone of Mount Kenya National Park. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.

Protea rubropilosa forms a large shrub or tall tree depending on its growing conditions. Wild specimens ravaged by a harsh climate become gnarled ancient shrubs only reaching 1m, whereas plants grown in ideal conditions under cultivation can reach up to 8m. These are the extremes and normally plants grow between 2-4m tall. Cultivated plants have a spreading, rounded shape with foliage touching the ground.

USDA Zone - 9

Season to Sow - Autumn

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