This is one of the most popular of Protea having one of the largest
flower heads in the protea family up to 12 inches across. Protea
cynaroides or the King Protea is also the national flower of South
Africa
Protea eximia
Duchess protea
Considered to be one the most
beautiful protea. It is grown quite commonly in gardens in South
Africa. It has large rich red rose to pink flowers. The head itself
measure about five inches across at the widest part. The whole bush
will eventually grow from 1.3 to 2 m in height and spread.
Protea grandiceps
Princess protea
Although not commonly grown this is a most beautiful protea with
flowers quite large, up to 16 cm in length and 10 cm in width. They
are usually a striking red pink in colour with white snowy fringes.
They grow eventually to about 1.5 m in height.
Protea venus
A recent
introduction this stunning Protea is a cross between p. repens x
aristata hybrid with deep red flowers from late winter to summer,
suitable as a cut flower. The plant is robust and quite vigorous (to
1.5m) requiring pruning after flowering.
