Height: 3M
Width: 2.5M
Coastal tolerant
Frost hardy to -3C once established
An upright but somewhat spreading shrub producing ruby red flowers with black tips. Flowers over a long period from late summer to late spring with peak flower production in mid winter
Protea Nerifolia Ruby
All of the plants we sell are hardy once established (two years) and require the following things:
Full sun (Minimum 5 hours per day)
Free draining soil
NO Fertiliser, Lime, compost or other feed (unless a clearly labeled specialist fertiliser for Proteacae family)
Water well until established (twice a week)
Cover for expected frosts until established (do not leave covered for winter)
Prune by picking any spent flowers