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Protea obtusifolia
Blunt-leafed Protea
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Uses: Highly ornamental Protea from South Africa. Medium shrub for mediterranean style gardens. Use as a feature or as part of a mixed bed. Make great cut flowers.
Bird and insect attracting.

  • Height 2-4m
  • Spread 4-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Protea obtusifolia
  • Common Name Blunt-leafed Protea
  • Origin South African
  • Habit Erect
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Autumn, Winter, Spring
  • Flower Type Cup
  • Purpose Screen, Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)