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: any of a genus (Protea of the family Proteaceae, the protea family) of African evergreen shrubs often grown as ornamentals for their showy bracts and dense flower heads
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Daniel McDonald, a protea grower and propagator, will highlight the challenges and rewards of growing protea and share his ideas and suggestions.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2023
On Mel’s steep parcel, I’m captivated by the ‘Fiesta’, a hybrid protea.
—Sunset Magazine, 30 Dec. 2021
At the base was an assortment of flowers from around the world meant to signify global healing: there were North American peonies, South American roses, Asian delphiniums, European tulips, African garden roses, and Australian mink ice protea.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 June 2021
There’s also a huge exotic protea on the grounds that looks like a sunny pin cushion sent straight from Maui. Follow the winding path up to the pretty infinity pool and sink into a chaise lounge.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 25 May 2021
An antique silver ice bucket from Sesame + Lilies on the Oregon Coast holds a floral arrangement of fresh peonies, protea and eucalyptus.
—oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2020
Red / Pink Chrysanthemum, protea, poppy, and cock’s comb—any of these (or all of them) effortlessly come together for a bouquet that will take your love’s breath away.
—Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2020
Here, the black centers on the anemone pops and the white protea looks almost downy.
—Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2020
Throughout Palomar there are plantings of hardwoods, succulents, proteas, cycads, pollinator plants, rosebushes, palms, bamboos and legumes.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2019
San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2023
On Mel’s steep parcel, I’m captivated by the ‘Fiesta’, a hybrid protea.
—Sunset Magazine, 30 Dec. 2021
At the base was an assortment of flowers from around the world meant to signify global healing: there were North American peonies, South American roses, Asian delphiniums, European tulips, African garden roses, and Australian mink ice protea.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 June 2021
There’s also a huge exotic protea on the grounds that looks like a sunny pin cushion sent straight from Maui. Follow the winding path up to the pretty infinity pool and sink into a chaise lounge.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 25 May 2021
An antique silver ice bucket from Sesame + Lilies on the Oregon Coast holds a floral arrangement of fresh peonies, protea and eucalyptus.
—oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2020
Red / Pink Chrysanthemum, protea, poppy, and cock’s comb—any of these (or all of them) effortlessly come together for a bouquet that will take your love’s breath away.
—Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2020
Here, the black centers on the anemone pops and the white protea looks almost downy.
—Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2020
Throughout Palomar there are plantings of hardwoods, succulents, proteas, cycads, pollinator plants, rosebushes, palms, bamboos and legumes.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2019
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“Protea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protea. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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