A Mystical Garden of Palms, cycads, cacti, ferns, herbs and all types of spiritual and fanciful plants.
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Rolling Thunder Nursery A Mystical Garden of Palms, cycads, cacti, ferns, herbs and all types of spiritual and fanciful plants. |
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Proteas The family Proteacae is a fairly large group, being found native in Australia (and surrounding islands) and South Africa. Proteas are unusual in the fact that they actually perform better without fertilization and will deteriorate with too much fertilization, particularly phosphorus. They all have magnificent flowers, many of which are found in high dollar floral arrangements. They are nearly all drought tolerant, and although hardiness varies from genus and species, some are hardy enough to be grown in Zone 8. These proteas, although not rare in their homelands, are quite difficult to find in the United States. We are proud to be able to make them available to our customers now. |
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Hakea bucculenta- Red pokers
Zone 9b (25 degrees) This shrubby plant can reach a height of 12' in cultivation, and is covered with racemes of flowers 6" long in season. Native to western Australia, it is relatively free of insect pests, and is relatively drought tolerant. It requires full sun, or will not flower well and can get straggly. As with many Proteas, it is susceptible to soil-borne disease, so good drainage is essential. It needs a somewhat protected area, as it is brittle in the wind. Quart- $19.99 |
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Hakea laurina- Pincushion hakea
Zone 9b (25 degrees) This is one of the most popular shrubs in Australia. It is often used for forming hedges, and provides an outstanding show when flowering. It will grow to a height of about 10' in cultivation, sometimes taller if given enough open space. Like its cousins, it can be susceptible to root disease, so a well-drained soil is a requirement. It is also a full sun plant. Interestingly, it does not attain its hardiness until about 3-4' tall, so needs to be protected from frost for the first year. Quart- $19.99 |
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Banksia serrata- Saw banksia
Zone 9b (25 degrees) Although you might think this plant is cultivated primarily for its beautiful flowers, it also is an amazingly attractive plant on its own, having a rugged bark and beautiful green, serrated leaves. It grows to about 10' in height, but can be kept much smaller with regular pruning. It is adaptable to most soils, but requires good drainage. It performs best in full sun. 4" pot- $19.99 Temporarily sold out. |
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Grevillea robusta- Silky
Oak
Zone 9 (20 degrees)
The genus Grevillea is primarily composed of medium to large trees. This species will grow to 90', covered in orange flowers during season. It likes a well-drained soil, and will tolerate very poor soils and very hot conditions. A very unusual addition to any landscape. 4" pot- $19.99 |
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Grevillea
baileyana- White
Oak
Zone 9 (20 degrees)
This Grevillea grows to about 30' height, and does well in swampy, partial shade. The flowers are spectacular in season. Would be nice in a smaller landscape setting. 4" pot- $19.99 |
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Telopea oreades- Gippsland Waratah
Zone 9b (25 degrees) The Warathah group has several species, and this one is probably the hardiest of all. A small shrub, it grows to about 10' in height. It prefers acid soils, and needs a moderate amount of moisture. It is very shade tolerant, being one of a few proteas that will flower well in a shade environment. 4" pot- $19.99 | |