King Protea Flower

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Protea King flower is an incredibly unique tropical flower that looks straight out of a storybook. This novelty flower is the largest in the protea family and features a huge white fuzzy center that gently slopes upward to a soft point. Spiky pink petals surrounding the center give it a regal look; from the side it looks like a crown. Leathery green petals cradle the heavy head and a thick stem supports it. Novel and intriguing, the king protea will look fabulous at birthday party, bridal shower or chic wedding. A member of one of the oldest families of flowers on earth, proteas date back 300 million years and, according to Greek legend, are named after the shape-shifting Proteus, son of Poseidon. Entirely magical, protea flowers symbolize transformation, diversity and courage. Stunning as one huge flower, our king protea will be equally mesmerizing when surround by roses ranunculus and baby's breath. So magical and unique, how can you resist?

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About the King Protea Flower

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Delivery Recommendations

Recommended Delivery Date: 3 days before your event. (If your event is Saturday, suggested delivery day is Wednesday)

Availability: Year-Round

Bloom & Stem Details

Stems Per Bunch: 1 stem
Blooms Per Stem: 1 bloom
Average Stem Length: 10-16 inches
Expected Vase Life: Minimum of 7 Days with proper care and handling.

Floral Profile

Color: Light Pink
Scent: Very faint, barely noticeable fragrance; generally considered fragrance-free.
Symbolism: Protea symbolizes transformation, strength, and resilience. Its bold, sculptural form adds drama to modern bouquets, exotic centerpieces, and statement floral installations.

Please Note

Your flowers will arrive looking thirsty and sleepy. This is completely NORMAL. Please see our Flower Care tab on this page to learn how to properly care for and handle your flowers.

As flowers are a natural product of Mother Nature and monitor resolutions can differ, the exact color tones of this flower may vary to some degree.

Package contents and prices are based on availability and may change due to weather and market conditions. If a substitution is necessary, we take great care to ensure your order closely matches your original flower choice, even if this means substituting flowers of higher value. While we will make every effort to contact you, there may be rare instances where we are unable to reach you in time. In such cases, we may proceed with substitutions to ensure your order ships on schedule, even without prior verbal confirmation.

Caring for Your Protea

Tropical flowers are shipped fresh directly from our farms to your doorstep. If your flowers appear "sleepy" or "thirsty" after their journey, this is completely normal. These flowers have just completed an international journey and need water. Following the important care and preparation steps below will help rehydrate them and ensure they last as long as possible.


Tropical Flower Care Steps – From Arrival to Use

Step 1: Unpack and Inspect

  • Unpack Promptly: Open your boxes as soon as they arrive and remove any straps or outer packaging such as foam or paper.

  • Inspect Your Flowers: Look over your tropicals for any concerns before continuing with processing.

Step 2: Prepare the Containers

  • Use Clean Buckets: Choose buckets or containers that are clean and free from soap residue or bacteria. Rinse with warm water to help keep your flowers healthy.

  • Add Water: Fill each container with at least 4 inches of fresh, cool water. If flower food is available, follow the package directions and mix it in.

Step 3: Trim and Place in Water

  • Remove Packaging: Take off any rubber bands or plastic sleeves securing the flower bunches.

  • Remove Foliage Below the Waterline: Strip any leaves that will fall below the waterline to prevent bacterial growth.

  • Trim the Stems: Use clean, sharp floral shears or scissors to cut about 1 inch off each stem at a diagonal under cool running water. Avoid using household scissors, which can crush the stems and limit water absorption.

  • Place Immediately: After trimming, place the stems directly into the prepared water.

Step 4: Hydrate and Maintain

  • Hydration Time: Allow tropical flowers to hydrate for at least 4 hours — 8 to 12 hours is ideal.

  • Water & Misting: Check water levels often, as tropicals drink heavily at first. Refill as needed, and mist petals and foliage 1–2 times per day with room temperature water.

  • Temperature & Storage: Keep flowers in a warm room between 65°F–75°F. Do not refrigerate your tropical flowers — cold storage can damage the blooms. Avoid direct sunlight, cold drafts, or excessive heat.

Step 5: Ready to Use

  • Once hydrated, tropical flowers are ready to be arranged. For best results, re-cut the stems every 24–48 hours and refresh the water regularly.


Tips from Our Experts

  • Tropical flowers may arrive looking soft, compressed, or slightly limp due to shipping. This is normal — they will perk up beautifully after proper hydration and misting.

  • Always mist tropical flowers gently with room temperature water once or twice daily to maintain their humidity.

  • These blooms are extremely sensitive to cold. Avoid placing them near vents, open windows, or anywhere below 60°F.

Customer Reviews

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King Protea Flower

easy and amazing quality!

Hi Darla! Thank you so much for your kind words about our King Protea Flower. We're glad to hear that you found it easy to use and that the quality met your expectations. If you need any assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Have a great day!

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Anonymous
5 Stars

These Protea are amazing, and make any wedding unique. We kept them in just the bridal and bridesmaid's bouquets, which made a great statement.

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Anonymous
5 Stars

10 stars... the ultimate flower

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Anonymous
5 Stars

I absolutely adored these king protea! We ordered them for my bridal bouquet only because we were concerned that a majority would be unusable due to their delicate nature and the fact they were being shipped. NOPE! All of them came beautiful and we used all of them (not to mention a few extras were thrown in our order!) The protea did come closed and we kept them in indirect sun at around 70-75 degrees (a temperature controlled Florida room) in water. They opened beautifully in two days and just in time for our wedding. Everyone loved the unique look of the protea and how soft the pink petal parts were (think a puppy's belly or a lamb's ear). We had a pom-pom send-off for our recessional. We had a fun moment after our recessional where we noticed the protea "held" some of the pom-poms as noted in the pictures. The protea are very hardy and were not damaged when the bouquet was shaken to release the pom-poms. I can't recommend these gorgeous, unique flowers enough!

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Anonymous
5 Stars

Absolutely the most amazinf flower ever!