{"product_id":"protea-red-devil","title":"Protea ‘Red Devil’","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProtea 'Red Devil'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a bold evergreen shrub known for its deep crimson-red flower heads and strong, upright growth habit. It is valued for its dramatic colour, long-lasting blooms, and excellent performance in warm, well-drained garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eKey characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically grows around 1.5–3 m tall and 1.5–2.5 m wide, forming a dense, bushy shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces large, striking blooms in rich red to deep crimson tones with a contrasting pale or silvery centre. Flowers are long-lasting and appear mainly from autumn through spring, depending on climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen with leathery green to grey-green leaves that provide year-round structure and contrast well with the vivid flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun and very well-drained, low-phosphorus soils. It is drought tolerant once established and performs best in Mediterranean or coastal-style gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal as a feature plant, screening shrub, or cut-flower variety. The intense flower colour makes it especially popular in floral arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-rich blooms attract birds, bees, and other pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1347\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith its intense red flowers and strong garden presence, Protea 'Red Devil' delivers a dramatic focal point and reliable seasonal colour in low-maintenance landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Backyard Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52160028410158,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/8778\/8078\/files\/E27B3CCF-39F3-4973-B9FE-58671273643C.jpg?v=1780888422","url":"https:\/\/thebackyardnursery.com.au\/products\/protea-red-devil","provider":"The Backyard Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}