Description
Full Sun / Part ShadeFull Sun / Part Shade
Low WaterOnce established
Ideal for PotsUse a premium native potting mix
High Frost ToleranceOnce established
800mmMature height
1.3mMature width
Full Sun / Part ShadeFull Sun / Part ShadeLow WaterOnce establishedIdeal for PotsUse a premium native potting mixHigh Frost ToleranceOnce established800mmMature height1.3mMature widthSuitable For
GroundcoversRockeriesRaised Garden BedsRetaining WallsSloping SitesCoastal GardensWater-wise Gardens
Why We Recommend It
Protea amplexicaulis is a distinctive low-growing Protea with cascading stems, blue-grey to purplish foliage and unusual flowers held low within the plant.
- Its spreading habit can trail over retaining walls, raised beds and large containers.
- Blue-grey foliage provides attractive year-round colour and texture.
- Cream flowers with soft red highlights appear through winter.
- A useful choice for slopes, rockeries and water-wise coastal-style planting.
Pot Sizes & Plant Heights
140mm pot300–400mm above pot
Available sizes and plant heights are an approximate guide only. Stock fluctuates through the season and other sizes may be available. All plant stock and sizes are approximate and subject to grower availability at the time of year. View our Pot Sizes Explained guide.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Protea amplexicaulis |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Amplexicaulis Protea, Trailing Protea, Clasping-leaf Protea, Protea Amplexicaulis |
| Plant Type | Evergreen spreading shrub |
| Position | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Mature Size | 800mm high x 1.3m wide |
| Maintenance | Lightly tip prune after flowering to maintain a dense spreading habit |
Care Guide
Plant in an open position with good air circulation and excellent drainage. Use sandy, gravelly or free-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Water regularly during establishment, particularly through the first summer. Once established, provide occasional deep watering during extended dry periods and avoid waterlogged soil.
Feed sparingly with a low-phosphorus fertiliser formulated for Australian native plants. Avoid manures and heavily enriched composts.
Apply coarse mulch while keeping it clear of the stem, and avoid disturbing the shallow root system.
Flowering, Fruiting & Fragrance
| Flower Colour | Cream with soft red highlights |
|---|---|
| Flowering Period | Winter |
| Fruiting | N/A |
Delivery Restrictions
Due to Australian quarantine restrictions, this product cannot be sent to WA, NT or TAS.
Complete The Project
- Low-phosphorus native plant fertiliser
- Free-draining acidic potting mix
- Coarse organic mulch
- Secateurs for pruning after flowering
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Protea amplexicaulis a groundcover?
It is a low, spreading shrub that can be used as a substantial groundcover on slopes, in rockeries and over retaining walls.
Can Protea amplexicaulis grow in a pot?
Yes. Use a large container with premium native potting mix and excellent drainage.
How much sun does it need?
It grows in full sun to part shade, with good air circulation.
How large does Protea amplexicaulis grow?
It reaches approximately 800mm high x 1.3m wide.
When does it flower?
Cream flowers with soft red highlights appear during winter and are often held low within the foliage.
What soil does it require?
Use well-drained, acidic soil with a low pH. Avoid waterlogging and high-phosphorus fertilisers.
Can it be delivered throughout Australia?
No. As a live plant, it cannot be sent to WA, NT or TAS because of Australian quarantine restrictions.
