{"product_id":"protea-special-pink-ice","title":"Protea ‘Special Pink Ice’","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 'Special Pink Ice'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its large, soft pink flower heads with a frosted, almost silvery appearance. It is a hybrid protea valued for its strong garden performance, elegant colouring, and excellent use as both a feature plant and cut flower.\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=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"423\"\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, upright shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces large, rounded blooms in blush pink tones with a distinctive silvery-white “frosted” centre, giving the flowers a cool, icy appearance. Flowering usually occurs from autumn through spring, depending on climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen with leathery grey-green leaves that provide year-round structure and a subtle contrast to the pastel blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"819\"\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=\"990\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal as a feature shrub, specimen planting, or premium cut flower. Its soft colouring makes it especially popular in wedding and pastel-themed floral arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-rich flowers attract birds, bees, and other pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1425\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith its soft pink tones and icy silver highlights, Protea 'Special Pink Ice' delivers a refined, cool-toned display that stands out among more intensely coloured proteas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Backyard Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52160032473390,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/8778\/8078\/files\/EFF5EDEC-A2B5-40CC-8C4D-7CCDD6945189.jpg?v=1780889038","url":"https:\/\/thebackyardnursery.com.au\/products\/protea-special-pink-ice","provider":"The Backyard Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}