Mini King Protea

Mini King Protea

5 Gallon
$119.00
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Mini King Protea

Protea cynaroides ‘Mini King’

A dwarf masterpiece that offers the iconic, crown-like protea blooms on a compact, drought-defying shrub, perfect for gardens and cutting.

$119.00

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Description

Mini King Protea is a breathtaking, compact variety of the iconic King Protea, bringing the majesty of South Africa's national flower into a manageable size for smaller gardens. It produces astonishingly large, sculptural flower heads that are works of art in themselves. Each bloom consists of a central dome of tiny flowers surrounded by stiff, waxy, pink to deep rose bracts that form a spectacular, crown-like display. Its glossy, deep green foliage provides a handsome, evergreen backdrop. Slow-growing and exceptionally drought-tolerant, it is the ultimate statement plant for a sunny, well-drained slope or a stunning container specimen.

  • Iconic, Crown-Like Blooms: Produces the classic, enormous protea flower heads in a perfect miniature scale, featuring concentric rings of colorful, waxy bracts.

  • Compact & Manageable Size: A true dwarf cultivar that retains all the grandeur of the species but matures at a fraction of the size (2-3 ft tall and wide), ideal for residential gardens.

  • Exceptional Drought Tolerance & Toughness: Once established, it thrives with minimal summer water and is perfectly adapted to hot, sunny, windy, and nutrient-poor sites.

  • Superior Long-Lasting Cut & Dried Flower: The flower heads are incredibly long-lasting, both on the plant and when cut. They are a premier choice for exotic floral arrangements and dry beautifully for permanent displays.

  • Architectural Focal Point: Its sculptural form, dramatic flowers, and glossy foliage make it an unrivaled centerpiece for Mediterranean, succulent, or contemporary gardens.

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  • Mature height: 2–3 ft
  • Mature spread: 2–3 ft
  • Light: Full sun

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  • Features:Foliage: Oblong, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves.Flowers: Large, iconic flower heads composed of numerous overlapping, waxy, scale-like bracts, typically in shades of pink and white with a central furry dome.Habit: Compact evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit. Slow-growing.
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Key Advantages:Iconic, sculptural blooms perfect for cutting and drying.Compact size suitable for smaller gardens and containers.Drought tolerant once established.Unique and dramatic focal point
  • Landscape Uses:Focal point in drought-tolerant gardens.Rock gardens and xeriscapes.Container and patio gardens.Cut and dried flower arrangements.Coastal and Mediterranean-style gardens

Faqs

Q: What are the critical soil requirements?
A: Perfect drainage is non-negotiable. It requires acidic, sandy, or gravelly soil with very low phosphorus. Plant on a slope or mound, and use a specialized low-phosphorus "protea mix" or amend native soil with ample gritty sand. Never use mushroom compost or standard fertilizers.

Q: How and when should it be pruned?
A: Prune only after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. Cut back the flowering stem to a strong side shoot. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood. Never "haircut" the plant; always make selective cuts. The best time is late summer after the bloom cycle.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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