{"product_id":"sugar-bush-protea-red-repens","title":"Sugar Bush | Protea 'Red Repens'","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBring a true piece of Cape fynbos into the garden with Protea repens, the beautiful Common Sugarbush. This hardy indigenous protea produces distinctive, chalice-shaped flower heads in shades ranging from creamy white and soft pink to rich red. In Cape Town, flowering is often seen from autumn through winter, although flowering time can vary between forms and growing conditions. Its nectar-rich blooms attract Cape Sugarbirds, sunbirds, bees and other wildlife, making it an excellent choice for a wildlife-friendly garden. A wonderful choice for fynbos gardens, feature planting, informal screening and low-water landscapes, Protea repens thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is highly water-wise and well suited to the Mediterranean climate of the Western Cape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA beautiful indigenous garden classic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChalice-shaped blooms in cream, pink or red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLoved  by sugarbirds, sunbirds and bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDrought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAttractive flowers develop into distinctive seedheads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlant \u0026amp; Care \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlant in full sun with excellent drainage and avoid rich, heavily fertilized soils. Water regularly while establishing, particularly through first dry summers. Avoid waterlogged soil and excessive irrigation, as good drainage and airflow are important for healthy proteas. After flowering remove flower heads by cutting the flowers stems back to strong new growth. Regular shaping is not usually necessary. In Cape Town , late autumn is an excellent time to plant, giving the roots time to establish before the hot, dry summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProtea repens was South Africa's national flower until 1976, when the King Protea (Protea cynaroides) took its place. Its abundant nectar was traditionally collected and boiled into sweet syrup known as \"bossiestroop\", or bush syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.058%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.3447%;\"\u003eBotanical Name \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5583%;\"\u003eProtea Repens \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.3447%;\"\u003eGrowth Expectancy \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5583%;\"\u003e2.5-4m H x 2-3m W \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.3447%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5583%;\"\u003eSun \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.3447%;\"\u003eWater Smart \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5583%;\"\u003eYes \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.3447%;\"\u003eIndigenous \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5583%;\"\u003eYes \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cape Garden Online","offers":[{"title":"15cm","offer_id":42400765444151,"sku":"3903","price":179.95,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/5434\/4247\/files\/Protea-Red-repens-onlineshop-capegarden.png?v=1787235465","url":"https:\/\/www.capegardencentre.co.za\/products\/sugar-bush-protea-red-repens","provider":"Cape Garden Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}