Protea Species, Oleander Leaf Protea

Protea neriifolia

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Protea (PROH-tee-uh)
Species
neriifolia (ner-ee-eye-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Aliso Viejo, California

Oak View, California

San Francisco, California

San Leandro, California

Tulare, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2008 | neutral

I have not grown this plant which is indigenous to South Africa. A fast growing protea, Oleander leaf protea (Protea neriifolia) has a ...Read More

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