Thursday 26 March 2015

DESKTOP 603 - PROTEA 'PINK ICE'

Protea 'Pink Ice' is a hybrid of P. susannae x P. compacta. It is an attractive, shrub 2 x 2.5 metres, with grey-green leaves and deep pink flowers in winter and spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Tolerates frost (-5˚C) and extended dry periods once established. Excellent hedge or screen and cut flower. Good container plant.

This post is part of the Floral Friday Fotos meme.

3 comments:

  1. this little red ball is gorgeous. :) From the looks of it it must be heavy :)

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  2. These are growing here in South Africa too! Love them!

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