🌸 Protea ‘Donna’ – A Stunning South African Native, Thriving in Toowoomba Gardens
Bring vibrant colour and unique flair to your Toowoomba garden with the exotic beauty of Protea ‘Donna’. A show-stopping flowering shrub known for its large, rose-pink blooms with soft silvery tones, ‘Donna’ is an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, water-wise plant that thrives in Queensland’s climate.
🌿 Why Choose Protea ‘Donna’?
At True Blue Garden Centre in Toowoomba, we handpick hardy, sun-loving plants perfect for the Darling Downs region. Protea ‘Donna’ is not just visually stunning—it's drought-tolerant, frost-hardy once established, and highly attractive to native birds and pollinators.
Whether you're creating a feature bed, planting a water-wise native garden, or looking for striking cut flowers, Protea ‘Donna’ brings year-round appeal with its evergreen foliage and spectacular blooms from late winter into spring.
🌱 Key Features of Protea ‘Donna’
Botanical Name: Protea magnifica x laurifolia
Flower Colour: Rosy pink with silver accents
Blooming Period: Late winter to spring
Growth Habit: Upright shrub, 1.5 – 2m tall
Foliage: Dense, evergreen, leathery leaves
Sunlight: Full sun
Water Requirements: Low once established
Soil Type: Free-draining, slightly acidic soil
Frost Tolerance: Moderate to high (established plants)
Ideal For: Native gardens, coastal planting, feature pots, cut flowers
🌞 Toowoomba Growing Tips
Toowoomba’s cool winters and warm, dry summers make it an excellent climate for growing proteas. Plant your Protea ‘Donna’ in a sunny, well-drained location—raised beds or gravelly soil mixes are ideal. Avoid fertilisers high in phosphorus, and apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage prolific blooming next season. If you’re new to proteas, our team at True Blue Garden Centre is always ready to offer localised advice and planting tips.
🌼 Landscaping Ideas for Toowoomba Gardens
Pair with other South African natives like Leucadendrons and Erica for a bold, architectural display.
Use as a statement piece in gravel gardens or alongside native grasses.
Grow in large decorative pots for a patio centrepiece.
Cut flowers last beautifully indoors—great for floral arrangements.
🛒 Available Now at True Blue Garden Centre – Toowoomba’s Protea Specialists
Discover the best selection of quality-grown Protea ‘Donna’ plants right here in Toowoomba. Our local team ensures each plant is suited to our region’s conditions, helping you grow with confidence.
Order online for local pickup or delivery across Toowoomba and surrounding areas.
📍 Visit or Contact Us
True Blue Garden Centre
127 Hurlsey Rd
Toowoomba, QLD 4350
📞 07 4659 0311
🌐 www.truebluegardencentre.com.au