Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Protea

Species:

Protea nana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

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

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds require smoke treatment to break dormancy; germination occurs in 4-8 weeks after smoke treatment.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash