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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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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