Height: 1.5M
Frost hardy once established
A select form of the king Protea. An attractive plant with an erect habit producing deep pink-red terminal flowers heads on long stems from Autumn to Summer. An excellent plant for floral use. Prefers open and sunny locations in acidic but free draining soils.
Prune back after flowering to promote compact growth, resilience in wind and enhanced flowering the following year.
Protea Cynaroides Madiba (Red King)
$60.00Price
Out of Stock
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