{"product_id":"protea-brenda","title":"Protea Brenda","description":"\u003cp\u003eProtea Brenda is a striking hybrid valued for its vibrant reddish-pink blooms, bringing bold colour to the garden from winter through spring. The flowers are borne on long, strong stems, creating an eye-catching display in the landscape while also making this variety an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited to pots, courtyards, and home gardens, Brenda thrives in full sun and adapts well to a range of soil types—from lighter soils to heavier conditions—provided drainage is good. Once established, it shows good tolerance to extended dry periods and moderate frost, making it a hardy and versatile option for many climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighly regarded by both gardeners and flower growers, Protea ‘Brenda’ combines ornamental beauty with reliable performance. With its standout blooms, sturdy stems, and low-maintenance nature, it’s an ideal choice for adding colour, structure, and long-lasting appeal to any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtea are iconic, bold natives celebrated for their dramatic, sculptural blooms and enduring garden presence. Proteas range in size and display a striking variety of flower forms, with distinct differences in the colour and shape of their cones. Their name originates from the Greek legend of Proteus, a god who could change his form at will—an apt reflection of the remarkable diversity within the Protea family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThriving in full sun and free-draining soils, Protea are exceptionally hardy once established and well suited to low-water, low-maintenance gardens. In South African fynbos vegetation, Proteas form the taller canopy, often growing 3 to 4 metres high, and their architectural form makes them ideal for contemporary plantings, coastal gardens and native landscapes where impact is key.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir nectar-rich flowers attract birds, bees and insects, bringing life and movement into the garden while supporting the natural ecosystem. Highly prized in floristry, Protea produce long-lasting cut flowers with strong stems and exceptional vase life, performing beautifully both fresh and dried. Adaptable, resilient and unmistakably bold, Protea are a premium choice for gardeners seeking statement colour, structure and lasting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828332650680,"sku":"P10PROBRE","price":26.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/protea-p10probre-brenda.jpg?v=1785387283","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/protea-brenda","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}