{"product_id":"protea-sylvia","title":"Protea Sylvia","description":"\u003cp\u003eProtea Sylvia is a beautifully balanced, medium-sized shrub, prized for its spectacular pink-red flowers with a soft cream centre that bloom through winter and spring. These striking blooms provide colour and structure when garden interest is often limited, making ‘Sylvia’ an outstanding feature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for small areas, rockeries, and containers, Protea ‘Sylvia’ offers strong ornamental appeal without overwhelming the space. Its naturally neat habit also makes it a versatile choice for courtyards and compact garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this Protea integrates seamlessly into low-maintenance, water-wise gardens once established. With long-lasting blooms and sturdy stems, Protea ‘Sylvia’ is also highly valued as a cut flower, making it a favourite among home gardeners and flower growers alike.\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":53828334583992,"sku":"P10PROSYL","price":26.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/protea-p10prosyl-sylvia.jpg?v=1785387352","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/protea-sylvia","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}