PROTEA Protea 'Clark's Red'
Comparatively hardy hybrid variety. Dark red flowers with white tips
£30.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
P. repens x P. aurea -
Pests & Diseases
Magnesium deficiency may result in chlorosis of the leaves. Failure to thrive usually means medium is too rich -
Place of origin
Garden origin. New Zealand. 1948. Jack Clark -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Red
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Tubular
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New Zealand
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Neutral to acid soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilPoor soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Protea - Care Guide
