An attractive hybrid Protea. Flowering from Autumn to Spring the red flowers are loved by florist when there is not much colour around. Very free flowering and fast to produce. Prune well after flowering and suited to well drained soil in full sun.

Provide one deep watering per week during long periods of dryness.

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aka Protea

What a beauty this Protea is with stunning large 'furry' blooms of soft lime edged with a rim of black. Lovely in the garden and great for those of you who can't resist picking. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with acid soil for best results. Tolerates light frost. Evergreen.

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.