Protea repens South African It can make a tree

It can make a tree but it's best kept pruned and I have even seen it be used to Bonsai with great effect

Height and spread 2m Banksia are part of the Protea family

The narrow leaves have serrated edges

It prefers well drained moisture retentive acidic soil in full sun

This Watsonia has wide sword shaped leaves that contrast wonderfully with the bright orange flowers in late summer

Protea repens South African It can make a treeThe sugar bush Protea. This name was because the nectar was collected in the 19th century and reduced down to form a thick syrup used for coughs and chest complaints. it has an upright habit with pale green leathery leaves. These are long and narrow and give a contrast to the juvenile coloured stems which can be quite red in colour. The flowers will appear once the plant reaches about four or five years old. These can be white, pink or red, but the