Protea King
Protea cynaroides
Fall
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Protea cynaroides
Exotic, sculptural flowers from South Africa. Dramatic, architectural form. King Protea is South Africa's national flower. Modern, artistic arrangements. Can be dried.
Fall, Winter
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 14 to 21 days
when properly cared for
Proteas have no fragrance
Named after the Greek god Proteus who could change his form - referring to their diverse shapes
The King Protea is South Africa's national flower
Protea flowers can be over 12 inches across
They evolved 300 million years ago, making them among the oldest flowering plants
Proteas are native to South Africa, where they evolved over 300 million years ago in the ancient supercontinent Gondwana. Dutch settlers named them after the Greek god Proteus. The King Protea became South Africa's national flower in 1976 and appears on the South African cricket team's emblem.
Dahlia pinnata
