Protea Repens x Aristata Venus groundcovers With its delicate yet hardy

With its delicate yet hardy form this Melbourne-designed mini plant stake knows its job - and does it with gusto

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Protea Repens x Aristata Venus groundcovers With its delicate yet hardyProteas are South Africa's most dramatic contribution to the Perth garden, producing the large, architectural flower heads in pink, red, cream, and white that are among the most spectacular in the plant world. In Perth's sandy, well drained soils they perform strongly our Mediterranean climate closely mirrors their Cape Fynbos origin. Full sun. Sandy, extremely well drained soil. Phosphorus free fertiliser only. No manure, no general fertilisers.