Summary: Protea compacta is a plant in the Proteaceae family.

Botanical name: Protea compacta Family: Proteaceae Origin: South Africa Common name: Protea Hardiness: -4°C

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Red List of South African plants: NT (Near Threatened)

Description

Protea compacta is a plant in the Proteaceae family whose habitat ranges from the seashore to 100 m altitude from Kleinmond to Bredasdorp Mountains in the South-West Cape region of South Africa. It reaches heights of 2 to 3.50 m in the wild and is not very wide. Its lifespan is estimated at around ten years. It flowers in winter. Some plants have pink inflorescences, like ours, while others are white.