Protea 'Mayday' — Bushy

Overview

Protea 'Mayday' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Protea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Protea 'Mayday' 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 'Mayday' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Protea genus, known for its tough, smooth leaves and compact clusters of small flowers surrounded by prominent bracts. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position facing south or west, growing best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for coastal and Mediterranean climates, as well as sub-tropical areas. This cultivar is ideal for patios, containers, conservatories, and greenhouses, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.

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 'Mayday' 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