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Proteas
and Leucadendron, Leucospermum, Serruria
This group of plants from southern Africa is, in general, not well suited to the humid parts of Qld. They belong to the Proteaceae family. Many of their Proteaceaeus relatives from Western Australia pose similar problems for East coast gardeners.
In spite of the difficulty, some people will undoubtedly like to try growing these plants. This page has been created as a place to collect information that might be useful to Qld residents wanting to try proteas and related plants in this state.
As a new page, there is little information here at present. More information to come in future updates.
Some factors that might affect performance:
Regional climate
Drainage and aspect
Species and cultivar
Further experimentation, plus advances in breeding and grafting of new varieties, may improve the chances of growing proteas and relatives in Qld.
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Where to buy Proteas in Qld
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You might sometimes see these plants for sale in garden centres in Qld, but otherwise you'll have to seek out a specialist grower or mail order supplier.
One of the purposes of this page is to present advertisers offering proteas for sale in Qld. If you're having trouble locating a supplier, the editor is interested in hearing from you. Click here: Looking for a Supplier
Any nurseries specialising in this group of plants are invited to advertise on this page. As well as Queensland nurseries with Elephant Ears for sale, Australian mail-order and online suppliers to this state may be listed here. Find out more here: Advertising Information.
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More Links
The following are for general information, research and ideas - some species or cultivars referred to in links may be unavailable in Australia or unsuitable for Queensland conditions
PlantZAfrica.com Check the "Plants of SA" menu for information on several Protea, Leucadendron, Leucospermum and Serruria. South African National Biodiversity Institute
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