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Protea, Broadleaf Sugarbush 'Fiery Duchess'

Protea eximia

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Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Protea (PROH-tee-uh)

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Species

eximia (eks-IM-mee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Provides Winter Interest

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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Protea, Broadleaf Sugarbush 'Fiery Duchess'

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