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Products > Protea 'Pink Ice'   Protea 'Pink Ice'    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Clear Pink Bloomtime: Year-round Parentage: (P. compacta x P. susannae?) Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Protea 'Pink Ice' - A very attractive Protea that has silvery-pink flowers from fall into winter on a dense shrubby plant with attractive linear leaves. Grows 6-7 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide. A hybrid between P. compacta and P. susannae, which are both hardy plants. From these parents this hybrid has acquired frost tolerance to low 20's F and ability to tolerate a wide range of soil types.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]