{"product_id":"protea-christine","title":"Protea Christine","description":"\u003cp\u003eProtea Christine is a refined and elegant hybrid, prized for its spectacular light pink blooms that appear from winter through spring—bringing welcome colour when the garden needs it most. Its soft, luminous flowers create a striking yet gentle display, making it a standout feature in both residential gardens and larger landscape designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for low-maintenance and water-wise gardens, Christine thrives in full sun and free-draining soil. Once established, it requires minimal care, making it a reliable choice for sustainable planting schemes and dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its attractive foliage and beautifully presented blooms, Protea ‘Christine’ is also highly regarded by cut flower growers. Combining elegance, versatility, and dependable performance, it offers lasting seasonal appeal along with year-round structure in the 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":53828332716216,"sku":"P10PROCHR","price":26.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/protea-p10prochr-christine.jpg?v=1785387284","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/protea-christine","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}