{"product_id":"protea-white-ice","title":"Protea White Ice","description":"\u003cp\u003eProtea White Ice is a striking medium-sized shrub known for its elegant, creamy-white flower heads, often tinged with soft pink. The large, sculptural blooms contrast beautifully against its dark green foliage, giving it a bold yet refined presence in the garden. It naturally forms a dense, rounded shape, making it ideal as a feature plant or in structured native and coastal landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighly valued in floristry, the flowers have an excellent vase life and maintain their form and colour well after cutting. They also dry beautifully, making them suitable for both fresh and dried arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, Protea White Ice thrives in full sun and free-draining, slightly acidic soil. Like most Proteas, it prefers low-nutrient conditions and minimal watering once established, making it well suited to low-maintenance and water-wise gardens.\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":53828569989304,"sku":"P75PROWIC","price":19.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/protea-p75prowic-white-ice.jpg?v=1785387355","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/protea-white-ice","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}