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Proteas
| | Grevillea juniperina
|  | A stunning evergreen shrub from Australia that forms a prostrate to upright, branched, dense rounded shrub with narrow linear pine like needles. Greenish yellow to red 6cm long flowers in spring to mid summer give the plant a very exotic look. Height up to 2m with a 1m spread. Plant in very well drained acidic soil in full sun, a fairly hardy plant that once established should stand temperatures as low as minus 7 degrees. |
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| | Grevillea lanigera Mt. Tamburitha
|  | Also known as compacta this wonderful dwarf evergreen shrub has a prostrate habit growing to 60-100cms high and wide. Pinkish, red and cream flowers are produced in the autumn and winter. Plant in well drained soil in full sun. Protect from severe frost but should be hardy when established to about minus 7 degrees C. |
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| | Grevillea rosemarinifolia
|  | Evergreen rounded shrub, densely branched, with dark green needle-shaped leaves that are feathery on the under-sides. Produces clusters of tubular red or pink flowers in the summer. Height 2m. Plant in full sun in well-drained acid soil, add peat if necessary. Should be hardy to minus 10 degrees C. Best protected from severe cold winds. Can be grown in a tub. |
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| | Grevillea victoriae
|  | A variable form of Grevillea from Australia but should prove hardy to about minus 5°C if planted in a free draining soil in an open sunny position. Reaches about 2m high and 3m wide. Size can be controlled by pruning. Very showy red flowers are usually borne in early spring or summer. |
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| | Hakea epiglottis
|  | Evergreen shrub with bushy needle foliage and creamy yellow flowers in summer. Height 2-4m. Spread 1-3m. Plant in full sun in a poor well-drained soil. Should stand temperatures as low as minus 5 degrees when established. |
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| | Hakea lissocarpha
(Honey Bush)
|  | Hardy evergreen shrub with stiff spiny foliage and white/pink fragrant feathery flowers in summer. Height and spread 1m. Plant in full sun or dappled shade in any well-drained soil. Will tolerate drought. |
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| | Hakea salicifolia gold medal
|  | Grows to 3m but will tolerate pruning. Cream flowers are lightly scented. Able to stand wetter soil than most of the Protea family but will benefit from free draining acid soil in full sun. Mature plants are quite hardy and have been known to tolerate minus 10 degrees for short periods.A Protea displaying prominent leaf variegation. Older leaves are cream and green while the younger growth is pink ageing to light pink and cream. This gives an effect in spring of a bush with a pink halo. |
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| | Hakea sericea
(Silky Hakea)
|  | An evergreen tree from Australia with small creamy white flowers in summer. Dark green needle like leaves. Height 3-6m. Plant in full sun in a well-drained neutral to acid soil. Hardy to minus 5c. An easily grown shrub that is very useful for screening purposes and soil stabilizing. |
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| | Hakea suavelons Syn. Hakea drupacea
|  | An Australian needlebush with light green silky-hairy young growth. Leaves are made up of many ridged needles. Produces white sweetly scented flowers. A very good plant for coastal exposure and is extensively used in shelter belts. Grows best in full sun in an acid soil but will tolerate some alkalinity as long as it has good drainage. May be damaged by heavy frosts but will usually recover. Can be clipped from an early age. |
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| | Hakea teretifolia
(Dagger Hakea)
|  | Evergreen small tree from Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales in Australia. Creamy white flowers in the summer are scented. Dark green stiff needle like foliage. Height 2-3m likely in this country. Plant in well-drained acid soil in full sun. Probably one of the better Hakeas for a slightly heavier soil. Regular pruning will ensure a compact, less straggly shrub. |
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| | Knightia excelsa
|  | A New Zealand Protea that forms a fastigate shaped evergreen tree with long narrow, pointed, leathery leaves and rusty red bottlebrush like racemes in spring and summer. These flowers are very attractive to Bees and Butterflies and are followed by unusual looking seedpods. Height up to 7m with a spread of 2m. Plant in reasonably well drained soil in sun or partial shade. Protect from hard frost when young but mature plants seem to be fairly hardy. |
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| | Leucadendron Belle Supreme
|  | An attractive tidy plant producing 50cm stems of deep burgundy red bracts from autumn and through winter. Ultimate height and spread 1m. This makes it very suitable for container cultivation. Needs a well drained, low phosphate, acidic compost. Mulch with bark or pine needles. We have had experience of this plant surviving minus 6 but is rated as being able to stand temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees C. |
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| | Leucadendron discolor
|  | An evergreen shrub from South Africa with bright flame red flowers surrounded by creamy yellow bracts in spring. Makes an excellent cut flower. Height and spread 1.5m. Frost tender when young. Protect from hard frosts below minus 5 degrees when established. Makes and excellent container plant for patios or conservatories. Overwintering in a greenhouse is recommended in cold areas. Plant in a low phosphate well drained soil or compost and place in full sun. |
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| | Leucadendron galpini
|  | An evergreen shrub with twisted hairless leaves and single stem. Silver round flower heads and cones in late summer. Height 2-3m. Plant in well-drained gritty neutral-acid poor soil in full sun. Tolerant of occasional frosts to minus 5 degrees. Generally quite easy to grow. Do not feed with phosphates. |
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| | Leucadendron inca gold
|  | A tidy upright growing evergreen shrub producing striking deep yellow tulip shaped flowers on reddish stems in autumn and through the winter. Height 1.5m, spread 1.5m, grow in well drained acid soil in full sun, hardy to -6C so protect from hard frost. |
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| | Leucadendron Maui Sunset
|  | A hybrid variety with large creamy white bracts edged with red, fading to pale yellow in the spring. Height and spread in the region of 1m. An excellent, rare plant that will make an outstanding tub plant when placed in full sun in a well drained, acidic soil. In mild areas grow outside and protect from severe frosts as established plants can survive down to minus 6 degrees. |
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| | Leucadendron Mrs Stanley
|  | A hybrid form of Leucadendron with soft pinkish red bracts in autumn deepening to rich burgundy over winter. Forms a low bushy spreading shrub 1m high with a similar spread. Plant in very free draining soil in full sun. Makes an excellent bright and spectacular tub plant using a low phosphate well drained compost. |
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| | Leucadendron Safari Sunset
|  | Evergreen dense rounded shrub with claret red flowers, changing to pink as they mature. Used extensively for cut flowers. Height and spread to 2m. Plant in full sun in free draining soil. Hardy if planted in very free draining soil. It should be able to stand temperatures as low as minus 10 Degrees. Protect from severe winds. |
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| | Leucadendron Safari Sunshine
|  | This is a very interesting cultivar of the popular Leucadendron safari sunset. Evergreen dense rounded shrub with claret red striped flowers. The foliage is variegated and adds great colour to the garden. Now being introduced to the cut flower trade. Height and spread to 1.5m. Plant in full sun in free-draining soil. Reputed to be fairly frost hardy so we would advise protecting in very cold weather. |
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| | Leucadendron salignum Early Yellow
|  | Hardy evergreen shrub with bushy green red-tipped foliage bearing yellow bracts from late summer to winter. Height to 2m. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. No fertilizers. Hardy to about minus 8 degrees C in the right soil type. |
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| | Leucadendron salignum Fireglow
|  | Evergreen bushy shrub to 1-1.5m with red bracts from early autumn to early spring. Narrow red-tipped green foliage. An excellent plant for cut flowers. Plant in well drained acidic soil in full sun. Hardy down to minus 8 degrees C. Also makes a stunning container plant. |
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| | Lomatia tinctoria
|  | An erect evergreen shrub from Tasmania with attractive ovate to triangular pinnate leaves and 10cm long racemes of fragrant creamy white 1cm long flowers in summer. Height 1-2m with a spread of 1-1.5m. Plant in well drained acid soil adding bark and peat or similar to keep moist in the summer. Hardy to minus 7 degrees C. |
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| | Protea cynaroides
(King Protea)
|  | Huge pink-crimson to cream flowers in the spring. An evergreen shrub with a height 1.5 to 2m. Plant in full sun in a very well drained acid soil. Do not use fertiliser. Can tolerate about minus 5 degrees C. One of the easiest Proteas to grow. If frosted should regrow from the base. Can be grown in a large tub and given protection in the winter.
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| | Protea fertiliser Soluble
|  | A fast acting Protea feed that contains no phosphates.
A great way to encourage new growth in the growing season. Can be applied every 7 -14 days and will produce great results when used in conjunction with our slow release fertiliser.
Dissolve one level teaspoon in 4.55 litres (1 gallon) of water.
Will make up to 500 litres (110 gallons) of feed.
24-0-16 + trace elements
Can also be used to feed the Restios.
Please note that if ordering this on its own there is a £2.50 carriage charge per pot and not the £17.00 charge as will show up on our online shop. |
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| | Protea fertilizer. Slow release
|  | Specially formulated for Trevena Cross Nurseries.
This is a slow release fertilizer that contains no phosphates. Lasts for up to 12 months. Use at the rate of one tablespoon per 4 litres of compost. Use when repotting or as a topdressing. Allow about one handful per plant when planting out.
Please note that if ordering this on its own with no plants there is a £2.50 post and packing charge per pot due to the weight - not the £17.00 as will show up in the online shop! |
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| | Protea pink ice
|  | This hybrid variety is a vigorous free flowering plant with rich pink-red flowers with a silvery appearance. Flowers are produced virtually all year round. Height up to 1.5m with a spread of up to 1-2m. Plant in an acid, well-drained soil in an open sunny position or grow in a large pot in low phosphate compost. Hardy to minus 5 degrees C when established. |
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| | Protea repens
(Not currently in season)
|  | A native of South Africa that is tolerant of many conditions, including salt-winds. Bushy spreading shrub to 2m with sticky shuttlecock flowers which may vary from greeny white to deepest red, and variations in between! Attracts bees. Plant in sun in free-draining soil. Do not feed with phosphates. Should be hardy to about minus 5 degrees C. |
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| | Protea seeds
|  | Protea Starter Pack
Full instructions, smoke primer to aid germination and 5 seeds of each of the following, Protea Cynaroides, Neriifolia and Repens. Leucospermum Cordifolium, Conocarpodendron and Salignum. Individual plant specifications are listed.If ordering this alone then the post and packing will be £1.99 and not the £16.00 as will show up on our online shop!!! |
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| | Protea subvestita
|  | An upright shrub with silky leaves and creamy white or sometimes pink flowers. From the mountains of South Africa. It should be able to stand quite hard frosts perhaps even as low as minus 10 for short periods. Must be grown in poor free draining acidic soil. Do not feed with phosphates. Will make an excellent conservatory plant as long as ventilation is adequate |
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| | Protea venusta
(Mountain Protea)
|  | Dense spreading hardy shrub with compact foliage and pink buds opening to show fluffy white centres in late summer. Height 1 to 1.5m. (3-4ft) Spread to 3m, (10ft) Plant in full sun in very well-drained soil (add grit) Do not feed with any phosphates. Young plants. |
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| | Telopea burgundy
(Not currently in season)
|  | A vigorous erect growing shrub with prominent bright crimson flowers from late winter to early spring and large deep green leaves. This variety is a cross between Telopea speciosissima and Telopea oreades. Plant in most average well drained soils in full sun or grow in a large pot. Height 3-4m with a spread of up to 2m. Hardy to minus 8 degrees C when established. |
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| | Telopea Red Embers
|  | A fantastic evergreen shrub from Australia with large rich red flowers on long stout stems in spring. Prune hard after flowering. Plant in well drained soil in an open sunny position. Hardy to minus 7°C without damage. Feed with Protea feed that contains no phosphates. Reaching 2-3m in height. |
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| | Telopea speciosissima
(New South Wales Waratah)
|  | Evergreen shrub from Australia. One of the best cut flowers of the Proteaceae family. A large vigorous shrub growing to about 3m. As soon as flowers begin to fade it needs to be pruned quite hard to prevent the plant becoming leggy. Deep green serrated leaves compliment large red domed flowers. Hardy to about minus 5 degrees C. Must be planted in a very well drained soil and given protection from the wind. |
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For further information please contact:
Trevena Cross Nurseries
Breage, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9PS
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