Protea magnifica - Queen Protea

The Queen Protea is a cut flower wonder. The red flowers last for a very long time and look great in dried flower arrangements as well. Protea magnifica will become a large shrub, growing to 8-10 feet tall and wide. There are both pink and white cultivars available. The Queen Protea is susceptible to frost and is tender when temperatures dip into the mid-20°'s. Protea magnifica is one of those with lignotubers that allow regrowth even when the top is killed entirely. This is a fire adaptation that also works well with frost. The Queen Protea flowers are formed on second year wood and the plants hold their leaves for as much as 3 years so providing a good climate is important for having good looking plants. Protea magnifica also requires good drainage and will not do well in gardens that are boggy in the Spring.