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Protea

'Pink Ice'


Pink Ice Protea




Family
Proteacea
Genus
Protea
Cultivar
'Pink Ice'
Category
Tropicals
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
9a-10b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H2-H4
Temperature (°C)
-6.7-4.4
Temperature (°F)
20-40
Height
1-2.5 m
Spread
1-2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Landscape
Commonly used as a hedge, screening or focal plant for its bright flowers.
Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. This plant is drought tolerant once established.
Shape
Dense, round form.
Leaf Description
The dark green leaves are oval and grow 2-5 cm long.
Flower Description
The large, globe-shaped flowers are dark pink-red with dark red-black centers.
Notable Specimens
Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings.
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