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PROTEA Protea 'Tasman Ruby'
Deep red bracts with a silvery tint
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Red -
Height - 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Exotic plants -
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Pests & Diseases - magnesium deficiency (chlorosis of leaves). Dieback (rooting medium too rich) -
Place of origin - South Africa -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Bowl-shaped -
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Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Neutral to acid soil -
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - poor soil
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Protea - Care Guide
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