{"product_id":"protea-little-prince","title":"Protea ‘Little Prince’","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProtea cynaroides 'Little Prince'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a compact, dwarf form of the King Protea, prized for its large, dramatic flower heads and suitability for smaller gardens and containers. It produces striking dark pink to deep rose blooms with a prominent white, silky center, creating a bold architectural effect in the landscape. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eKey characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically grows to about 0.8–1.0 m tall and 0.75–1.0 m wide, making it much smaller than standard King Proteas. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, plate-sized blooms with deep pink bracts surrounding a silvery-white center. Flowering generally occurs from autumn through spring, depending on climate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen with thick, leathery green leaves that provide year-round structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun, excellent drainage, acidic to neutral soil, and low watering once established. It is drought tolerant and can handle light to moderate frost. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal as a feature plant, in coastal gardens, containers, low hedges, and for cut flowers. Its nectar-rich blooms also attract birds and pollinators. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1538\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIn appearance, the flower resembles a giant artichoke-like bloom, with layers of pink bracts opening around a soft, white center—one of the most eye-catching flowers in the garden  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Backyard Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52160016515374,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/8778\/8078\/files\/79C95214-88AD-440F-B295-CF2ABAF20DE9.jpg?v=1780885526","url":"https:\/\/thebackyardnursery.com.au\/products\/protea-little-prince","provider":"The Backyard Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}