Summary: Protea cynaroides is a South African shrub in the Proteaceae family.

Botanical name: Protea cynaroides (L.) L.

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: South Africa

Common name: protée royale

Hardiness: not very hardy (-6°C) once well established

Collection CCVS Protea

Protea cynaroides is a South African shrub in the Proteaceae family. As it has a very wide habitat, the flowers are highly variable and can bloom at different times of the year depending on the plant. It blooms in autumn and winter. This species can reach 1.20 m in height. Evergreen foliage. To flower, it needs sunlight. It grows in poor, acidic soil (so no limestone). It does not tolerate phosphate fertilizer, but dried blood can be added. In its habitat, it is resistant to fire because it has a lignotuber, i.e. roots swollen with starch, which enables it to start again from the foot. It can therefore be folded back to its lignotuber if necessary.