Protea repens (Common Sugarbush)

Protea repens (Common Sugarbush) pink flower close up with green leaves in the sun.

Botanical name: Protea repens

Common name: Common Sugarbush

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: South Africa

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

The flower color also varies, from a creamy white to white touched with pink, to the deep red varieties used by the cut flower industry.

Protea repens is one of the easiest, most adaptable and reliable proteas in cultivation. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, from heavy clay to deep white sand.

Similar plants: Protea repens (Common Sugarbush)


Protea repens (Common Sugarbush) pink flower close up surrounded by long narrow green leaves.
Protea repens (Common Sugarbush) with pink and cream flower clusters on a green plant.
Protea repens (Common Sugarbush) pink flower among narrow green leaves close up for texture
Protea repens (Common Sugarbush) pink flower blooming among narrow green leaves close up.


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