{"product_id":"king-protea-seeds-giant-exotic-flower-tropical-drought-gardens-10-seeds","title":"King Protea Seeds: Giant Exotic Flower, Tropical Drought Gardens (10 Seeds)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            Bring a true royal touch to your garden with the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), South Africa’s national flower and one of the world’s most breathtaking blooms. Known for its massive 10 - 12 inch flower heads, this exotic perennial features pink, cream, and white petals surrounding a stunning central crown a showstopper in any garden or floral arrangement.\u003cbr\u003eThe King Protea thrives in sunny, well-drained soils and is naturally drought-tolerant, making it ideal for low-maintenance gardens and xeriscapes. Perfect as a cut flower, container plant, or landscape centerpiece, this variety will turn heads with its unique and regal beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare Protea cynaroides variety with giant 12\" flowers\u003cbr\u003eNational flower of South Africa\u003cbr\u003eLong lived evergreen shrub with leathery foliage\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for tropical, Mediterranean, or dry gardens\u003cbr\u003eExcellent cut flower with long vase life\u003cbr\u003eDrought and heat tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Details:\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 10 premium viable seeds\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Protea cynaroide\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: King Protea, Giant Protea, Sugarbush\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen Perennial Shrub\u003cbr\u003eLight Requirement: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSoil Type: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil\u003cbr\u003eWater Needs: Low (drought tolerant)\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 3–6 ft (90–180 cm)\u003cbr\u003eBloom Time: Late Spring to Fall\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 9–11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGermination Instructions:\u003cbr\u003eSoak seeds in warm water for 24 hours.\u003cbr\u003eSow in sandy, well-draining seed mix about ¼ inch deep.\u003cbr\u003eMaintain 70–80°F (21–27°C) with good airflow.\u003cbr\u003eKeep lightly moist — germination typically takes 3–6 weeks.\u003cbr\u003eTransplant seedlings once they develop 3–4 true leaves.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sjctradeservices","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50421025177793,"sku":"1WLLA2W","price":15.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2592\/0961\/files\/Output_40.jpg?v=1784538401","url":"https:\/\/sjctradeservicesllc.com\/products\/king-protea-seeds-giant-exotic-flower-tropical-drought-gardens-10-seeds","provider":"Sjctradeservices","version":"1.0","type":"link"}