The King Protea has several colour forms and horticulturists have recognized 81 garden varieties, some of which have injudiciously been planted in its
The King Protea has several colour forms and horticulturists have recognized 81 garden varieties, some of which have injudiciously been planted in its natural range. In some varieties the pink of the flower and red borders of leaves are replaced by a creamy yellow. This unusual flower has a long vase life in flower arrangements, and makes for an excellent dried flower.
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Location: South Africa
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