Protea

Proteaceae Family

Protea range in size as well as having distinct flower variations in the colour and shape of their cone. The name Protea originates from the Greek Legend of Proteus, a Greek God who could change his form at will. This seems appropriate given the significant variations of form within the Protea family. Proteas form the taller canopy in South African Fynbos vegetation, often growing 3 to 4 metres high. Protea nectar attracts birds, bees and insects, all vital to the natural ecosystem.

Protea Varieties

Amplexicaulis

Protea amplexicaulis

Arctic Ice

Protea cynaroides

Aussie Owl

Protea neriifolia hybrid

Australis Passion

Protea eximia hybrid

Australis Pink

Protea obtusifolia

Australis Ruby

Protea neriifolia

Australis Ice

Neriifolia x susannae x obtusifolia

Autumn Prince

Protea cynaroides

Brenda

Protea burchelli x compacta

Cream Mink

Protea neriifolia

Christine

Protea compacta x neriifolia

Donna

Protea compacta hybrid

Eclipse

Protea pudens

Effusa

Protea effusa

Frosted Fire

Protea neriifolia

Frosted King

Protea cynaroides

Honeyglow

Protea repens

Juliet

Protea magnifica x pudens

King Pink

Protea cynaroides

King White

Protea cynaroides

Little Prince

Protea cynaroides

Madiba PBR

Protea cynaroides

Mayday

Protea magnifica x neriifolia

Nana

Protea nana

Niobe

Protea magnifica x laurifolia

Pandora

Protea pityphylla hybrid

Pink Cream

Protea compacta hybrid

Pink Ice

Protea neriifolia x susannae

Pink Mink

Protea neriifolia

Pink Pearl

Protea compacta x lepidocarpodendron

Pink Princess

Protea compacta x magnifica

Pixie

Protea pudens x longifolia

Possum Magic

Protea magnifica x longifolia

Princess Protea

Protea grandiceps

Queen

Protea magnifica

Ruby Blush

Protea repens

Southern Cross

Protea magnifica x obtusifolia

Special Pink Ice

Protea neriifolia x susannae

Stately

Protea compacta hybrid

Sulphurea

Protea sulphurea

Susara

Protea susannae x magnifica

Sylvia

Protea eximia x susannae

Venus

Protea repens x aristata

White Mystic

Protea scolymocephala

White Ruby

Protea caffra