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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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Varieties will include succulents, cactus, protea, epiphyllum, bulbs, cuttings and native plants.
Accessories that are expected to be sold include garden crafts, garden art, gently used garden decor and tools.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Bold floral installations of blooms like bougainvillea can instantly brighten up a ceremony space; protea or peonies are also intriguing choices.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 June 2024
Daniel McDonald, a protea grower and propagator, will highlight the challenges and rewards of growing protea and share his ideas and suggestions.
—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
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Bold floral installations of blooms like bougainvillea can instantly brighten up a ceremony space; protea or peonies are also intriguing choices.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 June 2024
Daniel McDonald, a protea grower and propagator, will highlight the challenges and rewards of growing protea and share his ideas and suggestions.
—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
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“Protea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protea. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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