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Proteaceae
Fire King Flower
Protea cynaroides
Courage and transformation.
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Genus
- Protea
- Native to
- South Africa
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- Evergreen shrub
- Height
- 1-2 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, acidic, sandy
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The king protea is the national flower of South Africa.
- Its flower head can reach up to 30 cm in diameter, making it one of the largest flower heads in the world.
- The genus Protea is named after the Greek god Proteus, who could change shape at will.
- King proteas can survive wildfires and regenerate from their thick underground rootstock.
- The flowers can last up to three weeks in a vase, making them exceptional cut flowers.
Color meanings
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Courage
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Transformation
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Diversity