Protea Red Ice

$39.99

A red flowering form of the popular Protea Pink Ice. It is a vigorous, erect, spreading, tidy evergreen shrub. Growing to 2.5m. Free flowering all year round with medium sized, deep pink-red flowers. Bird and bee attracting.

It is an adaptable Protea that grows well in most well drained soils. It does prefer to be planted in an open, sunny position. Suitable for coastal conditions. Will tolerate moderate frost once established. Ensure newly planted plants receive a deep weekly watering during periods of prolonged drought. Prune back prior to spring growth to shape and size.

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Sunlight:Full sun
Temperature:Medium, light frost OK, Low, frost hardy
Wind:Tolerant of coastal (salt) exposure
Moisture:Grows in average garden conditions, Grows in dry conditions, needs perfect drainage
Texture:Average garden conditions, Heavy/clay soils
Height:2.0m
Width:m
SKU: PRO RED 6/3.3 Categories: , ,

Description

A red flowering form of the popular Protea Pink Ice. It is a vigorous, erect, spreading, tidy evergreen shrub. Growing to 2.5m. Free flowering all year round with medium sized, deep pink-red flowers. Bird and bee attracting.

It is an adaptable Protea that grows well in most well drained soils. It does prefer to be planted in an open, sunny position. Suitable for coastal conditions. Will tolerate moderate frost once established. Ensure newly planted plants receive a deep weekly watering during periods of prolonged drought. Prune back prior to spring growth to shape and size.