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Protea ‘Cream Milk’
$35.00
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$35.00
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Protea 'Cream Mink' 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.
Key characteristics:
- Size: Typically grows 1.5–2.5 m tall and wide, forming a dense, rounded shrub.
- Flowers: 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.
- Foliage: Features attractive leathery grey-green leaves that offer year-round texture and complement the subtle tones of the blooms.
- Growing conditions: 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.
- Uses: 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.
- Wildlife value: Nectar-rich flowers attract birds, bees, and other pollinators, bringing life and activity to the garden.
With its creamy-white blooms, attractive evergreen