Protea magnifica 'Empress' - 7 gallon plant

Queen Sugarbush, Bearded Protea, Wolbaardsuikerbos (Afrikaans)
Family: Proteaceae • Natural distribution: South Africa Western Cape • Plant type: Shrub • Lifespan: Perennial • Size: 6 to 8 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide • Flowering season: winter to spring • Attracts pollinators: bees, hummingbirds, birds, butterflies • Flower color: pink, white • Prefers: full sun • Water requirements: no to little • Drought tolerant: once established • Hardiness: 25°-30° • Soil: well-drained • Suitable for: cut flower, focal point • Evergreen
Can be used as a water-wise patio plant; nice on banks/slopes/as hedges; great in the wind; low Phosphorus fertilizer or none at all.