Sugar Bush

Protea repens

Physical Characteristics

Protea repens is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft) by 2.5 m (8ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

S. Africa - Cape Province

Habitats

South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Nectar Edible Uses: The nectar from the flowers is consumed directly or made into a delicious syrup[183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known