Protea 'Pink Ice' (Pink Ice Protea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Proteacea |
| Genus | Protea |
| Cultivar | 'Pink Ice' |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a-10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6.7-4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-40 |
| Height | 1-2.5 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Dense, round form. |
| Landscape | Commonly used as a hedge, screening or focal plant for its bright flowers. |
| Propagation | Propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. This plant is drought tolerant once established. |
| Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| 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. |
Photographs
Protea 'Pink Ice', flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Protea 'Pink Ice', flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.