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

Botanical name: Protea neriifolia R.Br. Synonyms: Protea glauca, Scolymocephalus neriifolius Family: Proteaceae Origin: South Africa Common name: protaea, oleander protaea, bearded protaea. Hardiness: given for -6°C, but possibly -7 or -8°C for very short periods.

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IUCN Red List: LC (of little concern)

Description

Protea neriifolia is a shrub that can grow from 1.50 m to 3 m high and 2 m wide. In its native country, it grows from the seashore to 1,300 meters above sea level on sandstone or granite soils east of the Cape to Port Elizabeth. Flowering takes place from autumn to spring, depending on the individual and the region of origin. The color of the inflorescences varies greatly according to the origin of the plants.