Botanical name – Protea repens x aristata 'Venus'
Common name – Venus Protea
Description – Protea Venus is a bold and upright shrub, ideal for use as a screening or display plant. With spectacular spring flowers that are equally stunning fresh or dried, it is well suited to low maintenance, low water use gardens. Its impressive height and vibrant blooms make it a standout in any landscape.
Flower Colour – Dark Pink
Flower Period – Winter
Fruiting – N/A
Location – Full Sun
Care – Venus thrives in well-drained acidic soil with a low pH. It is drought-tolerant once established and has moderate frost tolerance. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage strong flowering the following season.
Mature height – 3m H x 2m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
140mm – 40cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
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Full Sun |
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Moderate Watering |
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Ideal for Pots |
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Flowering |
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Wild Life Attracting |
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Frost Tolerant |
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2m Wide |
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3m High |