Protea compacta

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Protea compacta

Protea compacta, commonly called Bot River Protea, produces large and showy, pink flower heads from autumn through spring. It grows as a sprawling woody shrub to about 1.5 m tall and the same wide with thick stems carrying green leaves. Protea compacta is a versatile plant that is often included in a mixed planting, added to a coastal planting, maintained in a container, planted around the pool area, or grown anywhere the beauty of the large flowers can be enjoyed.

Protea compacta is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Protea available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

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:	Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Protea compacta

Protea compacta Details

Protea compacta, commonly called Bot River Protea, produces large and showy, pink flower heads from autumn through spring. It grows as a sprawling woody shrub to about 1.5 m tall and the same wide with thick stems carrying green leaves. Best results with this Protea are achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of extended dry periods, frost, and cool climates though some protection while establishing will benefit this plant. Protea compacta is a versatile plant that is often included in a mixed planting, added to a coastal planting, maintained in a container, planted around the pool area, or grown anywhere the beauty of the large flowers can be enjoyed.