Protea

Protea

Protea (Protea pendula) known in Poland as silverleaf is a perennial plant that occurs naturally in South Africa. The plant comes from the silverleaf family. Protea numbers nearly 100 species. The name Protea comes from the Greek god Prometheus, who was able to change his forms. The same is true of this unusual plant - during its development, protea changes so much that they were considered different species while growing. Silversmith mainly acts as an ornamental plant, which with its unusual appearance enriches dry bouquets and compositions.

Protea - appearance and characteristics of the plant

Protea shrub grows to about 1.5 m. and is decorated with flowers of unusual appearance. Numerous hairy leaves in red, pink, cream form showy inflorescences. They look like colorful cones, which, when bifurcated, show a bowl-shaped or convex interior of tubular flowers. Silverberry can reach impressive sizes - inflorescences as large as 30cm in diameter. Protea grows on a tough, woody stem, the plant is not limp which makes it readily used in bouquets.

Protea occurrence and cultivation

The natural habitat of protea is only in Africa, and more specifically in the regions of South Africa. The plant even appears in the emblem of this country. It is most often encountered in valleys. Protea has adapted extremely well to high temperatures, fires and accompanying dust - it is able to recover very quickly even when the entire area has been completely consumed by fire. And this is all thanks to its thick roots, which enable express regeneration.

Protea is one of the plants that are easy to grow. It likes a sunny position - it is thermophilic - it feels best in low-phosphorus soil. The substrate should be moist (without stagnant water) and aerated. It is recommended to plant protea in pots, because in summer it should be protected from frost. In spring and summer with peace of mind we can keep it in the garden or on the terrace. In winter, when the protea goes into dormancy, it should be placed in the house or greenhouse. Silverberry is extremely resistant to pests. remember to regularly trim and remove dead shoots, and the protea will long please our eye.

Protea - ways of use

Protea serves mainly as an ornamental plant. Its egotistical appearance has gained recognition in recent years and is readily used for wedding arrangements, decorations for baby showers and other special events. Due to its interesting appearance and durability, dried protea is ideal for dried bouquets. It will look beautiful in the company of dried scallop, kraspedia and other dried flowers in yellow, red or blue. Don't be afraid to play with form and color, we encourage you to combine exotic dried protea with dried flowers from Polish crops. Dried silversmith will also look great solo in a glass vase, adding a paradisiacal touch to modern interiors.

Dried protea in the Secca dried flowers store

In Secca offer you will find single sprigs of dried protea, which are about 40cm long. You can choose from different colors - red protea, pink protea, cream protea and varieties of protea rosetta, protea compacta, protea repens. We encourage you to experiment and add egotistical plants to classic compositions of dried and live flowers. If you have a business, remember that you can take advantage of Secca B2B wholesale dried flowers, where you will find a special price list for companies and a discount system.

Exotic dried protea at Secca

At Secca we offer a unique range of dried flowers and plants from exotic regions that have been carefully selected. Our range includes a wealth of exotic species such as dried protea, lotus flower, bell cup, lily flowers that will add a unique charm and exotic touch to any arrangement. They are an ideal choice for creating unique bouquets, wedding decorations or original interior compositions. Discover exotic dried plants in Secca and create unique arrangements that will transport you to the magical world of tropical gardens.