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A striking new hybrid with deep red bracts and a black tuff to the central flower mass. A slow growing but nice compact habit which produces alot of flowers once established. Likes open sunny spot in acidic, free draining soil. 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.