{"product_id":"protea-cream-milk","title":"Protea ‘Cream Milk’","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProtea 'Cream Mink'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an elegant evergreen shrub prized for its large, creamy-white flower heads and soft, refined colouring. Its sophisticated blooms and strong garden performance make it a standout choice for feature plantings, water-wise gardens, and premium cut-flower production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eKey characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically grows 1.5–2.5 m tall and wide, forming a dense, rounded shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces large, long-lasting blooms with creamy-white to pale ivory bracts surrounding a soft, silvery center. The flowers are held proudly above the foliage and provide an impressive display from autumn through spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features attractive leathery grey-green leaves that offer year-round texture and complement the subtle tones of the blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established and best suited to low-phosphorus soils. Performs well in coastal, Mediterranean, and water-wise landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal as a specimen plant, feature shrub, cut flower, or focal point in native and contemporary gardens. The blooms are highly valued for both fresh and dried floral arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-rich flowers attract birds, bees, and other pollinators, bringing life and activity to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1500\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith its creamy-white blooms, attractive evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Backyard Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52160021954862,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/8778\/8078\/files\/A33AB6E8-912E-4C91-AEBB-A284C465AFCD.jpg?v=1780887371","url":"https:\/\/thebackyardnursery.com.au\/products\/protea-cream-milk","provider":"The Backyard Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}