- Botanical name: Protea cynaroides 'Little Prince'
- Common name: Pincushion flower
- Family: Proteaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Red
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Exotic-looking proteas are native to South Africa and come from one of the earliest groups of flowering plants. The ‘flower’ is actually a cluster of tubular flowers, often surrounded by colourful bracts.
Proteas are not hardy, but they can be grown outside with some success on the south coast of England, particularly in Cornwall. However, they also make fantastic specimens for the greenhouse or conservatory and, if you grow them in containers, you can take them outside for summer displays.
Protea cynaroides ‘Little Prince’ is a compact protea, ideal for growing in containers. Pink and yellow flowerheads with red bracts are borne from late spring to summer.
How to grow Protea 'Little Prince'
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Plant size
100cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Protea 'Little Prince' and wildlife
Protea 'Little Prince' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Protea 'Little Prince' poisonous?
Protea 'Little Prince' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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