protea plant varieties
Protea plant varieties offer incredible diversity and beauty, making them a favourite among New Zealand gardeners. Known for their striking blooms and unique foliage, proteas are both resilient and visually captivating, perfect for adding texture and colour to your landscape. From bold statement flowers to compact shrubs that suit smaller gardens, there’s a protea plant variety to suit every outdoor space. On this page, you’ll discover some of the most popular protea plant varieties available, tips for growing them in New Zealand’s climate, and suggestions for getting the most out of these remarkable plants.
Protea cynaroides (King 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 $44.09
Protea 'Tsitsikamma'
Protea 'Tsitsikamma' is a striking evergreen shrub that produces bold flower heads in soft pink to red tones with a silvery sheen. This eye catching variety is well suited to New Zealand gardens where free draining soil and full sun are available. It provides year round structure and produces long lasting blooms that are ideal for cutting, making it a standout choice for modern and coastal landscapes.
From $44.09
