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If you're looking to buy protea for your New Zealand garden, you've come to the right place. Proteas are some of the most spectacular flowering shrubs you can grow, known for their unique blooms, hardy nature, and striking colours. Whether you're creating a native garden, searching for drought-tolerant plants, or simply want eye-catching garden features, proteas are an excellent choice for Kiwi gardeners. With a variety of types and sizes available, it's easy to find the perfect protea for your landscape.

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Protea Fiery Sunset

Protea Fiery Sunset produces large, deep pink flower heads with a black trim from autumn through spring. It grows as a woody shrub to about 1.5 m tall and the same wide with thick stems and large, glossy, green leaves. Protea Fiery Sunset is a versatile plant that is often included in a mixed planting, added to a coastal planting, maintained in a container, planted around outdoor living areas, or grown anywhere the beauty of the large flowers can be enjoyed.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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Leucadendron Plum Supreme

Leucadendron Plum Supreme is grown for its amazing, Protea like flowers. The flowers produced from summer through winter comprise large, plum-red blooms with a yellow centre. It has a tidy, erect growth habit and carries mid-green foliage with red tips. The plant typically reaches 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Leucadendron Plum Supreme is commonly included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, used to provide interesting texture and elegance to a space, or maintained in a container. This plant suits modern gardens and looks amazing when used to border an entrance.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
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Protea Fiery Sunset

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Why Buy Protea for Your Garden?

Proteas are celebrated for their large, long-lasting flowers that make a statement in any garden. These South African natives thrive in New Zealand's well-drained soils and sunny positions, bringing both beauty and resilience to coastal and exposed sites. When you buy protea, you’re investing in a plant that’s not only exotic in appearance but also practical—proteas are low-maintenance and require minimal watering once established.

Gardeners enjoy proteas for their year-round structure, bird-attracting blooms, and suitability for picking as cut flowers. Their unique foliage and diverse flower shapes—from round, cone-like heads to spiky plumes—add both texture and colour, making proteas a favourite for modern landscaping and stunning floral arrangements.

Our Range of Proteas

At our nursery, you can buy protea varieties suited to every style, whether you want a showpiece shrub or a collection of different species to fill your borders. Some of our most sought-after options include:

Browse our collection to find the perfect protea for your outdoor space. We take pride in offering healthy, locally grown plants that will flourish in New Zealand conditions.

How to Plant and Care for Proteas

When you buy protea, select an open, sunny spot with free-draining soil. Proteas prefer slightly acidic conditions, so avoid heavy fertilisers or manure. Once planted, water regularly for the first season, then reduce as plants establish deep roots. Minimal pruning after flowering keeps proteas tidy and encourages bushy growth. Proteas also thrive in large pots—perfect for decks or patios.

Buy Protea Online and Delivered Nationwide

Our nursery makes it easy to buy protea online and have beautiful, healthy plants delivered direct to your door. With detailed variety descriptions and expert aftercare advice, you can feel confident choosing the right protea for your garden. Enhance your landscape with these stunning shrubs and enjoy years of spectacular flowers and low-maintenance beauty. Get started today and buy protea for a garden that truly stands out.


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