{"product_id":"protea-amy","title":"Protea ‘Amy’","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"297\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProtea 'Amy'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its soft pink flower heads, compact form, and reliable flowering habit. It is a popular hybrid protea grown for both ornamental gardens and cut-flower production due to its consistent performance and elegant blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eKey characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically grows around 1.5–2.5 m tall and 1.5–2 m wide, forming a dense, well-branched shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces medium to large blooms in soft pink to rose tones with a creamy-white centre. Flowers are long-lasting and generally appear from autumn through spring, depending on climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen with leathery grey-green leaves that provide year-round structure and contrast nicely with the pastel flower tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun and very well-drained, low-phosphorus soils. It is drought tolerant once established and performs best in Mediterranean, coastal, or water-wise gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal as a feature shrub, low informal hedge, or cut flower variety. Its soft colouring makes it especially suited to romantic or pastel-themed garden designs and floral arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-rich flowers attract birds and pollinators, adding movement and biodiversity to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Backyard Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52160033063214,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/8778\/8078\/files\/169037B9-FA0B-4915-9D59-2AE570CF8D2E.jpg?v=1780889200","url":"https:\/\/thebackyardnursery.com.au\/products\/protea-amy","provider":"The Backyard Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}