This large shrub has upright sparsely branched stems that form an open rounded habit. The red tinged silvery ovate leaves are crowded along the stems and the cone-shaped red flower head appears from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10 

Protea eximia is naturally found on the Western Cape in South Africa growing in moderately fertile slightly acidic, well drained soils in an open sunny position and is drought tolerant but is frost tender. 

The Ray-flowered Protea is grown for its flowers and silvery foliage. It is planted in shrub borders or for screening. The flowers and foliage may be used in floral arrangements and the plant is suitable for coastal regions. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is grown under glass in cold climates as a specimen. It is also planted in small or bushland gardens along borders for attracting birds. ID 2197

Protea (PROH-tee-uh) eximia (eks-e-mee-ah)

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family