{"product_id":"protea-special-pink-ice","title":"Protea Special Pink Ice","description":"\u003cp\u003eProtea Special Pink Ice is the hardiest of all Protea varieties, making it an excellent choice for Australian gardens. This resilient plant thrives in low-maintenance settings, producing vibrant deep pink flowers from autumn onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell-suited to a variety of garden styles, it provides striking colour and texture throughout the seasons. With its strong, drought-tolerant nature, Protea ‘Special Pink Ice’ is perfect for gardeners seeking a hardy, low-care plant that rewards them with spectacular flowers, both fresh and dried.\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":53828334158008,"sku":"P10PROSPI","price":26.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/protea-p10prospi-special-pink-ice.jpg?v=1785387349","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/protea-special-pink-ice","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}