Protea nana

• Flowers: The pendulous, cup-shaped flowers typically range in color from bright red to crimson, though pale green and burgundy variations can occur. The flowers have a distinct, yeasty odor and are pollinated by small mammals, such as rodents and shrews, which are attracted to the smell and nectar.
• Leaves and branches: The leaves are green, soft, and needle-like, curving upward from the branches. Young branches are green before turning red and eventually brown as they mature.
• Growth habit: This is a densely branched, roundish shrub that reaches about 1.3 meters in height. The branches curve gracefully outwards when bearing blooms.
• Lifespan: While it grows quickly, Protea nana is a relatively short-lived species, typically lasting about 10 years in cultivation.
• Location: The mountain rose is endemic to the fynbos biome of the Western Cape in South Africa, including the Groot Winterhoek, Du Toits Mountains, and Skurweberg areas.
• Growing conditions: This species requires well-draining, acidic soil and full sun.
• Difficulty: It can be difficult to cultivate in a typical garden setting and is best grown in containers, raised embankments, or rock gardens where the downward-facing flowers can be enjoyed.
• Tips: When caring for it, ensure good air circulation, water regularly during the growing season, and use a low-phosphorus fertilizer

Price is for 5 seeds

• Elevation: It thrives on mountain slopes at altitudes of 400 to 900 meters.
• Soil: It grows in slightly acidic soils that are typically low in phosphorus, including both dry sand and moist, peaty loam.