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Protea longifolia


Long-leaf Sugarbush, Long-leaf Protea




Origin:  Native to South Africa.
Family
Proteaceae
Genus
Protea
Species
longifolia
Category
Tropicals
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
9a-11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c-H4
Temperature (°C)
-6.7-10
Temperature (°F)
20-50
Height
0.5-1.5 m
Spread
2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Landscape
Commonly used as a ornamental garden shrub.
Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained, acidic, sandy soils and full sun.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Found on low mountain slopes.
Leaf Description
The green-grey leaves are oval and curve outwards and sometimes twist. The grow 1-2 cm long and 5-20 mm wide.
Notable Specimens
Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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