Protea Limelight

Name: Protea Limelight - 3.5 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 12241g
Price: 51.38 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Limelight Protea

Protea Limelight features large, lime-green flower heads with red-purple tips from autumn through spring. It grows to about 2 m tall and the same wide. Protea Limelight is a versatile plant that is often included in mixed plantings, added to coastal gardens, maintained in a container, planted around pool areas, or grown anywhere the beauty of the large flowers can be enjoyed.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Limelight Protea

Protea Limelight Details

Protea Limelight produces large, lime green flower heads with red-purple tips from autumn through spring. It grows as a woody shrub to about 2 m tall and the same wide with thick stems and large, glossy, dark green leaves. Best results with this variety are achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of extended dry periods, moderate frost, and cool climates, though some protection while establishing will benefit overall performance. This is a versatile plant that is often included in mixed plantings, added to coastal gardens, maintained in a container, planted around pool areas, or grown anywhere the beauty of the large flowers can be enjoyed.