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Flower Facts | Protea |
Protea
Name: Pronounced PRO-tee-a.
The name Protea comes from the mythical sea god Proteus who could assume many
different shapes. Description: The flower is surrounded by colourful bracts which slowly open up to give a flower head as big as 25cm across. Origin: Australia, Southern Africa and South America. Colour: Pinks, creams, oranges, charcoal. Availability: All year. Care Tips: Leaves will often blacken so the flowers may be sold with them already removed. The flowerheads are suitable for drying. Trivia: Zodiac: Associated with the star sign Aquarius.
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