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Protea 'Pink Ice'

$310.00

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: Enquire within for height guide information.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1.5 – 2.5 meters

Mature Width: 1.5 – 2 meters

Protea 'Pink Ice' is expected to grow 20 – 40 cm per year.

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Protea 'Pink Ice'

Protea ‘Pink Ice’ is a hardy, evergreen shrub known for its large, long-lasting pink blooms and striking silvery foliage. A hybrid between Protea compacta and Protea neriifolia, this variety is prized for its reliability, floral impact, and performance in a wide range of garden conditions.

Flowering from autumn through spring, the showy blooms are ideal for cut flowers and floral arrangements. The plant forms a dense, upright habit and is well suited for feature planting, coastal gardens, or use as a low screen. It prefers full sun, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and benefits from low phosphorus fertiliser. Drought and frost tolerant once established.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree

Protea 'Pink Ice' works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
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Is Protea 'Pink Ice' Evergreen or Deciduous?

Protea 'Pink Ice' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1.5 – 2.5 meters

Mature Width: 1.5 – 2 meters

Protea 'Pink Ice' is expected to grow 20 – 40 cm per year.

Growth Rate of Protea 'Pink Ice'

Protea 'Pink Ice' is expected to grow 20 – 40 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Protea 'Pink Ice'

Is Protea 'Pink Ice' frost tolerant?

Protea 'Pink Ice' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Protea 'Pink Ice' Flower?

Protea ‘Pink Ice’ produces large, striking pink flower heads from late autumn through spring. The blooms are firm, sculptural and long-lasting, with neatly overlapping bracts that create a bold, architectural display among the tough grey-green foliage.

Does Protea 'Pink Ice' flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Autumn
Spring

Flower Type:

Clustered

Flower Colour:

Pink

Is Protea 'Pink Ice' an Australian Native Tree?

No

Protea 'Pink Ice' is Native to A hybrid between South African species (Protea compacta × Protea susannae), bred for resilience and garden performance.

What is the Wildlife Value of Protea 'Pink Ice' ?

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, bees, butterflies and a variety of beneficial insects, supporting pollinators through the cooler months. The sturdy structure also provides perching opportunities for small birds, while the flowers offer significant ecological value for nectar feeders.

How much Sunlight does Protea 'Pink Ice' need?

Protea 'Pink Ice' will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Protea ‘Pink Ice’ performs best in well-drained sandy or light loam soils and requires slightly acidic, low-phosphorus conditions. It will struggle or fail in heavy clay, rich organic soils or any position prone to waterlogging unless extensively improved with coarse sand and low-nutrient materials. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, infrequent watering as the plant matures to support drought resilience, strong root development and prolific flowering.

Is Protea 'Pink Ice' Drought Tolerant?

Is Protea 'Pink Ice' Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires careful, regular watering, but once established ‘Pink Ice’ develops excellent drought tolerance. Naturally adapted to poor, dry, sandy conditions, it thrives with minimal supplemental watering and performs reliably in hot, exposed and coastal environments.

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How To Plant Your Protea 'Pink Ice'

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Protea 'Pink Ice'

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Protea 'Pink Ice' is expected to grow 20 – 40 cm per year.

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Protea 'Pink Ice'

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Protea 'Pink Ice' in Different Soil

Protea 'Pink Ice' performs best in free-draining loam or sandy loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is sharp.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch lightly to moderate surface temperature.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and coarse organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline preferred. Avoid waterlogging at all times.