Climate; Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Sub-tropical, Temperate Common Name; Burchell's Sugar Bush Indoor/Outdoor; Outdoor Growth Habit; Bush / Shrub Soil Type; Well-drained, Clay, Loam, Sand Growth Stage; Seedling Genus; Protea Foliage; Evergreen Features; Deer-Resistant, Evergreen, Flowering, Excellent Cut Flowers Safety; Child Safe, Pet Safe Room; Outdoors Only Color; Silvery Pink, Purple Black USDA Hardiness Zone (F); 9 (20 to 30 F) Season of Interest; Year Around Soil pH; Lightly Acidic to Neutral Plant Form; Seedling in Tube Type; Flowering Shrub, South African Shrubs, Proteas, Sugar Bushes Watering; Medium Growth Rate; Medium Sunlight; Full Sun Cultivating Difficulty; Difficult! Country/Region of Manufacture; United States Naturally occurring in a winter rainfall region of South Africa, this is one of the easiest and most responsive to garden culture. The shrubs grow from 3 to 6 feet tall and wide, and have narrow, oblong leaves. The medium to large, deep, cup-shaped flower-heads vary in color from white or pink to red, and are glossy, and slightly hidden by the foliage. There is a sparse black or white beard around the edges of the bracts. Naturally occurs in a variety of acidic soils - sand, gravel and even clay. Requires full sun, and will even tolerate coastal winds. Hardy to zone 9 (8 with protection). Deer Resistant. Not suitable for growing in pots. The genus name honors the Greek Sea God, Proteus, who had the power to assume a great diversity of shapes - a reference to the diversity within this wonderful genus. This offer is for one, small, first year seedling, in a 2" x 7" tube pot. Ready for transplanting into a gallon pot (for a season), or directly into the garden (preferred). The new year's growth is starting to show, or is already underway. The Seedlings shipped will vary in size , but are mostly 3 to 6" tall. Detailed growing instructions are included. As the plants are grown unprotected outdoors, some of the leaves may show a few blemishes or nibbles, and the leaves may take on some maroon tints in the winter and early spring. NOTE: Images Shown are of Mature Plants