king protea plant for sale
If you’ve been searching for the king protea plant for sale in New Zealand, your search ends here. Renowned for their colossal blooms and remarkable resilience, Protea cynaroides—better known as the King Protea or Giant Protea—make a truly impressive addition to any garden. This South African native is famous for producing the largest flower head in the protea family, with striking, spiky petals and a bold, silvery-pink colour that adds drama and architectural interest to your landscape year-round.
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
