The protea family is primarily found south of the equator in Africa and Australia. It includes macadamia, banksias, grevilleas and stenocarpus. Of all the many floral choices available in the ...

On his farm two hours north of Johannesburg, Nico Thuynsma gestured towards thousands of orange, yellow and pink proteas in flower and thriving 1,500 kilometres (930 miles) from their natural home at ...

Proteas are one of the most fascinating and varied genera native to our shared Mediterranean climate, owning an almost mythical reputation for equal parts beauty and fussiness. P. burchellii carries ...

Unique micro-organisms, such as fungi and mites, living on Africa’s protea flowers sustain a miniature ecosystem, which allow the plants to disperse and maintain a highly diverse and constant gene ...

At this time of year, when the summer’s bounty of dahlias, zinnias, cosmos and roses have started to fade from memory, I find myself scouring the garden for colorful flowers to brighten up the indoors ...

The next mainstream flower for 2026 is likely to be the protea plant. Proteas are known best for their distinctive, bold, and striking blooms, which are also long-lasting. Proteas in shades of blush ...

The King Protea’s status offers it some protection but almost half of South Africa's other protea species face extinction because of pressures on their native habitats in the mountains of the Cape, ...

CULLINAN - On his farm two hours north of Johannesburg, Nico Thuynsma gestured towards thousands of orange, yellow and pink proteas in flower and thriving 1,500 kilometres from their natural home at ...