Protea

Common Name: King Protea

Botanical Name: Protea Cynaroides

Family: Proteacceae

Native: South Africa

Colors: Various colors of red, pink and white.

Description: This exotic-looking bloom will make a huge impact in any floral arrangement. The protea has leathery dark green leaves. Protea flowers appear primarily in spring and summer, although some proteas bloom almost year-round.

Shelf Life Tips: To extend the life of your cut protea flower, remove the leaves that will be submerged under water as well as two inches of stem before placing them in a clean vase filled with fresh water.

Fun Facts: Did you know protea plants don’t flower until two to four years after planting? In the United States, Protea are commercially grown in San Diego and Santa Barbara in California and in Hawaii.