{"product_id":"protea-pink-crown","title":"Protea Pink Crown","description":"\u003cp\u003eProtea Pink Crown is a striking ornamental shrub prized for its large, crown-shaped blooms in soft to vivid shades of pink. Each flower features layered, pointed bracts that surround a prominent, textured center, creating a bold and sculptural appearance. Blooming mainly from late winter through spring, it adds dramatic color and structure to gardens during cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dwarf evergreen plant has leathery, deep green foliage that provides year-round interest and contrasts beautifully with its vibrant flowers. Well-suited to sunny positions, Protea Pink Crown thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soils and is highly drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for low-maintenance and water-wise landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for feature planting, native gardens, or large containers, its long-lasting blooms are also highly valued for cut flower arrangements.\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":53828569661624,"sku":"P75PROPCR","price":21.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/protea-p75propcr-pink-crown.jpg?v=1785387336","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/protea-pink-crown","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}