Protea 'Pink Mink': Stunning Rose-Pink Blooms with Iconic Black-Feathered Tips

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Protea ‘Pink Mink’ Protea ‘Pink Mink’ is a show‑stopping Protea cultivar admired for its soft, velvety flower form, distinctive bract tips, and reliable performance in warm, dry-summer climates. This elegant shrub produces upright, cylindrical flower heads with layers of rose-pink bracts, each tipped in a soft feathery texture reminiscent of mink fur—giving the plant its signature name. The blooms are held proudly above leathery green foliage, offering bold structure and a refined appearance in both landscape and floral design. Long-lasting on the plant and in the vase, ‘Pink Mink’ is a favorite among gardeners, florists, and protea collectors seeking a dependable, high-impact species. Thriving in full sun and well-drained, acidic soils, this cultivar performs exceptionally well in Mediterranean, coastal, and drought-tolerant gardens. Once est