14/04/2025
Today’s Bloom of the Day is King Protea. King Protea is the national flower of South Africa. A unique flower, King Protea is able to grow in challenging environments, including fire prone areas. Its ability to regrow after wildfires showcases the concept of beauty emerging from hardship, which solidifies its symbolism of courage, strength, resilience and perseverance. Named for the Greek God Proteus who was able to change shape, shows it connection to transformation and embracing change. Proteas are the oldest living flowers on the planet, dating back 300 million years years, which dates them blooming around the time dinasaurs roamed the planet.