Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Mimetes

Species:

Mimetes stokoei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

red, pink, yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous; seeds are released after fire, and germination is stimulated by smoke.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds require smoke treatment to break dormancy; germination may take several months.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash