Protea compacta Plant - Bot River Protea

Description: Protea compacta PLEASE NOTE - PROTEAS AND THEIR RELATIVES ARE DIFFICULT PLANTS TO GROW AND MAINTAIN. THE YOUNG PLANTS I AM SELLING ARE IN PERFECT CONDITION AND HEALTH AT THE TIME OF SHIPPING. I ONLY GUARANTEE SAFE ARRIVAL - BUT OFFER NO GUARANTEE FOR THEIR SURVIVAL. Also... the plants being shipped are coming from a very cool climate, with summer daytime temperatures in the low to mid 60s to low 70s, with temps rarely exceeding 75. If you are in a hot climate, or are inexperienced with these temperamental plants, please refrain from ordering until your temperatures will be compatible, or unless you are able to protect them and give them what they need right away - more plants will be available in spring. Thank you for your understanding. Rarely seen in cultivation in the US, the lovely flower heads of this fine species are about 4 1/2" long and 4" wide; the velvety bracts curving inwards near the top and enclosing the red-pink flowers. The oval leaves are stemless and clasp the branches and overlap upwards. Blooming early and prolifically, Protea compacta is anything but compact - reaching 10' tall, the stems will need to be staked or regularly pruned to keep the bush a more manageable size. The flowers are "Protea Pink" - a color that has been adopted in its native homeland of South Africa as a fashion color. The shrubs begin blooming earlier than most - flowering in winter and, once mature, blooming throughout the year. Hardy in zones 9 to 10, Protea compacta requires full sun and free-draining soil. Will tolerate wind and coastal conditions quite well. Deer resistant! Makes excellent cut flowers. Exquisite! The genus name honors the Greek Sea God, Proteus, who had the power to assume a great diversity of shapes - a reference to the diversity within this wonderful genus. This offer is for one, small, first year seedling, in a 2" x 7" tube pot. Ready for transplanting into a gallon pot (for a season), or directly into the garden (preferred). The new year's growth is starting to show, or is already underway. The Seedlings shipped will vary in size from 3" to 6+" tall, depending on the species. Detailed growing instructions are included. As the plants are grown unprotected outdoors, some of the leaves may show a few blemishes or nibbles, and the leaves may take on some maroon tints in the winter and early spring. All photos are of plants among my collection, unless stated otherwise. The last photo shows a batch of various seedlings and variation in heights of seedlings, which is dependent on species. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - SORRY - I ONLY SHIP TO THE US. I do combine shipping for multiple items - please request a new shipping total before checking out. Please Note: requesting combined shipping can not be done on a phone - the request must be made from a computer or tablet. (For some reason, the ebay phone app doesn't allow it. ) I automatically combine shipping for multiple orders - Before ordering, please read all information under the STORE POLICIES section, regarding Shipping and Handling Fees and Combined Shipping. Thank you! Upon arrival of the seeds/cutting/plant, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I want you to be happy with your purchase and to have the greatest success in its cultivation! Robert

Price: 24 USD

Location: Fort Bragg, California

End Time: 2024-10-10T23:07:11.000Z

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