
10/01/2025
King Protea is the king for a reason! One of my favorite flowers as there is no other flower like it. To compare it to others is impossible. The heaviest of heads, with soft, velvety outer petals (“bracts”) that look like dragon egg scales. The delicate, inner flowers spiral out like sun rays. There is no smell, no pollen that goes everywhere, and they dry beautifully. I suppose their beauty is an acquired taste, but as someone who has tasted them all, it’s right up there in my top 5.
I think florists are daunted by the size and weight but I love the challenge. I’ve worked them into funeral pieces, installs, and even bridal bouquets, as shown here in this slide show. These are some of my very favorite bouquets ever! They make for the most unique and special presentation, never to be forgotten.
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