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Products > Protea neriifolia 'Late Mink'
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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Synonyms: [P. nerifolia, Hort.] |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Protea neriifolia 'Late Mink' - Dense compact shrub to 4 to 6 feet tall by 6 to 8 feet wide with dark green leaves (a little broader and darker than typical P. nerifoila) and large clear pink flowers that are blushed with apricot and coral and covered with light silver hairs and dark brown hairs near the petal tips. Flowering is later than many of the Protea nerifolia cultivars with plants in full bloom in late winter. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil and irrigate only occasionally once established. Tolerant of moderate frost and is good in seaside gardens. Protea nerifolia is one of the most widely cultivated species of Protea and is a durable long lived plant than makes an attractive hedge or specimen plant and is great for cut flowers. Our plants originally from Mesa Ranch Nursery in Nipomo. Image courtesy Jo O'Connell of Australian Native Plant Nursery.
The information displayed on this page about Protea neriifolia 'Late Mink' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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