Protea 'White Ice'

Protea 'White Ice' is a hardy and resilient South African native shrub known for its beautiful creamy-white flower heads tinged with peach on the outside. Blooming in autumn and winter, this compact woody shrub adds year-round interest to gardens with its dense, oval leathery foliage that often flushes red when young.

Growing to about 2 meters tall and 1.5 meters wide, 'White Ice' thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, acidic soil with low pH. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate light frost, making it suitable for temperate gardens. This elegant protea is an excellent choice as a feature shrub, for native borders, large pots, or cut flower use due to its long-lasting, showy blooms.

Key Features:

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
• Height & Spread: Approx. 2 m tall x 1.5 m wide
• Flower Colour: Creamy white with peach flush
• Flowering Season: Autumn to winter
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, acidic, low pH preferred
• Watering: Moderate when establishing, drought tolerant once established
• Frost Tolerance: Light frost tolerant
• Uses: Feature plant, native borders, large containers, cut flowers
• Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to maintain shape, mulch regularly

Add elegant softness and reliable flowering performance with Protea 'White Ice', a standout choice for both garden beauty and floristry.