king protea bunnings
If you’re searching for "king protea bunnings" and hoping to add some dramatic, show-stopping blooms to your garden, the Protea cynaroides—commonly known as King Protea or Giant Protea—is an exceptional choice. With its massive, pinkish flower heads and sturdy form, the King Protea is South Africa’s national flower and a favourite among New Zealand gardeners who crave a vibrant, architectural addition to their landscape. While Bunnings may stock protea varieties from time to time, sourcing world-class specimens like King Protea from a specialist nursery ensures you get both quality and expert advice. This stunning shrub is exceptionally hardy and thrives in our local conditions, making it an outstanding feature plant for coastal gardens, native borders, or contemporary designs.
Protea cynaroides (King Protea)
King Protea, Giant Protea
Protea cynaroides, commonly known as the King Protea or Giant Protea, features flowers with deep crimson bracts and a cream-coloured centre from autumn through until spring. It grows as a woody shrub, reaching approximately 1.2 m in height and 1.5 m in width. Protea cynaroides is a versatile plant that is often included in mixed plantings, added to coastal plantings, planted around pool areas, or grown anywhere the beauty of its large flowers can be enjoyed.
From $43.13
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
1.20 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
