Protea cynaroides
The king protea is the most popular variety, having one of the largest flower heads in the protea family. The king pink protea produces stunning large pink flowers which can reach up to 30cm in diameter once the plant is established. They are stunning in the garden, on the patio and in flower arrangements.
Position: Full sun
Height: grows to 1.5m
Width: grows to 1m
Flowering time: Spring
Watering: Water moderately
Frost Tolerance: Light frost
Soil Type: Well drained acidic soil, low pH