Protea’s really are deserving of the title “King”, as they are as beautiful, as they are grand.
Native to South Africa, these floristry favourite’s can be found all over the world and grow particularly well in Australia & South America. The King Protea is the national flower of South Africa.
They come in a wide variety of colours and sizes and because of this, their name was derived from the Greek god Proteus, who was able to change form at will. Due to this mythology, the Protea has become a symbol of change & diversity.
Protea’s are believe to be one of the oldest species of flower on the planet, with fossils dating back millions of years. Their survival may be due to their robust nature, with the ability to survive in extreme environments. & even survive wild fires!
They are very long lasting cut flowers and this makes them perfect for floristry. In recent years they have become extremely popular in wedding bouquets, and because of their show stopping beauty, we know why!
Pink ice, repens and Leucadendron discolor are available from now through to August/September.
