{"product_id":"red-winner-anthurium-anthurium-andreanum-red-winner","title":"Red Winner Anthurium - Anthurium andreanum 'Red Winner'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Winner Anthurium (\u003cem\u003eAnthurium andreanum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Winner') is the textbook anthurium: broad, heart shaped leaves topped by glossy red blooms on long stems, each centred on a pale cream yellow spike. It grows 60 to 80cm tall and about 60cm wide, and the handsome foliage looks good all year. It suits indoor rooms and frost free, shady subtropical borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true classic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy red heart shaped flowers on long stems are the look most people picture when they think of an anthurium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream yellow centres.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each red spathe carries a pale spike that lifts the flower and gives it clear definition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood leaves year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e The big heart shaped foliage stays attractive in every season, so the plant never looks bare between flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong lasting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heart shaped flowers hold their shape for a long time, on the plant or in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers where others cannot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It blooms in shade, so it handles the dim side of the house, the covered patio or a bright indoor corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady subtropical borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a frost free garden, plant 50cm apart under trees and tall shrubs. The glossy leaves reflect what little light reaches them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthuriums make lovely houseplants. A bright spot with filtered light and no direct sun suits Red Winner well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good sized pot with drainage keeps the plant tidy and portable, and moves easily to a warm spot for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Winner Anthurium in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sheltered position and avoid direct sunlight. Bright, filtered light gives the best flowering. It must be protected from frost and thrives in humid conditions, so outdoors it suits the tropics and frost free subtropics, and elsewhere it is an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Mulch garden plantings, and use a quality potting mix in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, about 12 weeks, and keep it moist in dry spells. Slow release fertiliser in spring and half strength liquid feed every two to four weeks through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems and old leaves at the base. Wash your hands after handling, since the sap can irritate skin, and repot container plants at the start of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Red Winner Anthurium as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube. It is slow growing when young and raised from tissue culture, so it takes a season or two to fill out. Our grower supplies the tube, and supply comes and goes. If it shows as sold out, the grower has none right now: press the notify button on the page and we email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright. Unpack promptly, pot up or plant out into a sheltered spot, and water in well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eIndoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003ePalms, ferns and tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/shade-gardening-with-brisbane-plant-nursery-guide\"\u003eShade gardening in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere outdoors does Red Winner grow best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a frost free, shady, sheltered position, such as a subtropical garden border or a covered patio in the tropics. In cooler places, grow it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it make a good cut flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The long stems and long lasting heart shaped flowers suit a vase, and cutting a few blooms from a mature plant does no harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Red Winner safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves contain a poisonous substance, and the sap can irritate skin. Plant it away from areas where children and pets play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790169997631,"sku":"ANT-AND-REDWIN-tube","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-winner-anthurium-anthurium-andreanum-red-winner.jpg?v=1792194930","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/red-winner-anthurium-anthurium-andreanum-red-winner","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}