Impress your customers (and your neighbours) with enhanced knowledge of proteas and how to grow them successfully. Order a protea book, visit related websites or download our list of recommended reading.
Order a Protea Book
To order a protea book simply download an order form and return to us via post, fax, phone or email.
| Book | Australia | Overseas |
| “Proteas : A Field Guide to the Proteas of Southern Africa”; by Tony Rebelo. A reference book describing the species and their habitat. Includes colour plate of species. Vital information for cut flower growers and landscape selection. Hardcover, 224 pages. |
$52.00 | $55.00 |
| “Fynbos South Africa’s Unique Floral Kingdom”; by Cowling and Richardson. Describes the ecosystem in which most of the commercially exploited Proteas grow naturally. Spectacular photography and layout. This book will add greatly to your understanding of the Protea family of plants. Hardcover - 156 pages |
$86.00 | $90.00 |
| “South Africa's Proteaceae: Know Them & Grow Them”; by Marie Vogts. A wonderful book on Proteas, superb photography, full species description, propagation information and much more. Suitable for both cut flower growers and home gardeners. Hardcover, 240 pages. |
$77.00 | $84.00 |
| “The Protea Book: A Guide to Cultivated Proteaceae”; by Lew Matthews Provides advice on growing requirements, propagation, uses in the garden situation and the burgeoning cut-flower trade. Spectacular photography. All facets are covered. Softcover, 184 pages. |
$65.00 | $72.00 |
| “Growing & Marketing of Proteas” Vol. 2,3 & 4 (Set of Three) Vol 2 - Report of the Second International Protea Conference, Seattle, 1983. Essential reading for commercial growers. Highlights the flower marketing, particularly in relation to supplying the U.S. Market. Softcover, 109 pages |
$49.50 | $54.00 |
| Vol 3 - Report of the Third International Protea Conference, South Africa, 1985. Interest to commercial growers. Focuses on research papers concerning disease, nutrition and post harvest handling. Softcover, 87 pages |
$20.50 | $21.50 |
| Vol 4 - Report of the Fourth International Protea Conference, New Zealand, 1987. Papers on disease management, international marketing & plant selection for commercial production. Softcover, 139 pages |
$20.50 | $21.50 |
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$110 | $122.50 |
Recommended Reading
View our list of useful information to help you sell and grow proteas.
Websites to Support You
Visit these websites to grow your protea knowledge.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
