Protea, Broadleaf Sugarbush
Proteaeximia 'Fiery Duchess'

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Protea (PROH-tee-uh)
Species: eximia (eks-IM-mee-uh)
Cultivar: Fiery Duchess

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

Unknown

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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

Unknown

Seed Collecting

Unknown