Overview
Protea lacticolor is a bushy shrubs in the genus Protea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Protea lacticolor grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include coastal, mediterranean climate plants, sub-tropical, patio and container plants, conservatory and greenhouse and cut flowers.
About
Protea lacticolor or the Hottentot sugarbush, Hottentot white sugarbush or Hottentot's Holland sugarbush, is a flowering shrub of the Protea genus. It is also known as the Hottentotwitsukkerbos.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Protea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Protea lacticolor size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants, Sub-tropical, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Protea lacticolor
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Protea lacticolor?
Protea lacticolor prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Protea lacticolor need?
Protea lacticolor grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Protea lacticolor hardy in the UK?
Protea lacticolor has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Protea lacticolor?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Protea genus
- Protea compactaBot River protea
- Protea laurifolialaurel protea
- Protea lepidocarpodendron
- Protea 'Mayday'
- Protea 'Sheila'