{"product_id":"white-ice-protea-protea-hybrid-white-ice","title":"White Ice Protea - Protea hybrid 'White Ice'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Ice Protea (\u003cem\u003eProtea\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'White Ice', a cross of \u003cem\u003eProtea neriifolia\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eProtea susannae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy, resilient protea growing to 2m high and 1.5m wide. In the cooler months it carries velvety, creamy white flowerheads flushed peach on the outside, over long leathery leaves that open red. It is more adaptable than most proteas, and a source of cut flowers from your own garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreamy white flowerheads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval, velvety heads flushed peach on the outside appear in autumn and winter, when little else is in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, oval, leathery leaves open red, so the foliage is attractive between flowerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasier than most proteas.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is hardy and more adaptable than other protea varieties, and tolerates light frost and dry spells once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow water use.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is drought tolerant once established and suits low water gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut flowers at home.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowerheads last well as cut stems, bringing a florist flower into the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it as a single specimen where the white flowerheads can be seen from the house, with about 1.5m of space on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and low water borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits well with grevilleas, banksias and other plants that like full sun and lean, well drained soil, and its nectar draws honeyeaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot of 50cm or more filled with an acidic, low phosphorus mix suits it on a sunny patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Ice Protea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It tolerates a light frost, so it suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. Humid, hot summers are harder on proteas, so in subtropical gardens choose the most open, best drained spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, acidic soil with a low pH. Lean, low nutrient ground suits it, so avoid lime and compost rich mixes, and mound the planting site on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 6 to 12 weeks, or until established. After that it is drought tolerant and should only need extra water in dry spells. Feed with a slow release fertiliser low in phosphorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flowering stems for the vase, always cutting back to a leafy node, because proteas shoot poorly from bare old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell White Ice Protea as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once potted on or planted out, and it builds into a woody shrub over several seasons. Plants travel upright. Plant them soon after they arrive in sun and well drained, acidic soil, then mulch and water them in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leucadendrons\"\u003eLeucadendrons, a close protea relative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for low water gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/banksia-care-guide\"\u003eBanksia care guide for another Proteaceae favourite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-sun\"\u003ePlants for full sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do proteas die suddenly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always wet roots or too much phosphorus. Plant in sharply drained, low pH soil, mulch, and use a low phosphorus slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in heavy clay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot directly. Mound the soil well above the clay, or grow it in a large pot with an acidic, free draining mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I pick the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn and winter, when the heads open. Cut just above a leafy node, so the plant keeps its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790871626047,"sku":"PRO-HYB-WHITEI-tube","price":56.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-ice-protea-protea-hybrid-white-ice.jpg?v=1792210623","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/white-ice-protea-protea-hybrid-white-ice","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}