A Guide to Keeping Your Holiday Wreath Merry and Bright

As the season’s wreaths start appearing on doors and mantels, we’re swooning over the idea of swapping the faux for fresh, festive proteas and greens. Want to help your holiday wreath stay lush and lovely for as long as possible? Just follow these simple tips:

✨ Give It a Holiday Soak

Whether your wreath is destined for the cozy warmth of your home or the crisp chill outdoors, winter air is dry… and fresh flowers need a drink. If you have a large enough container, rest the wreath in a few inches of water so it can hydrate from the back where the stems are. Let it soak for a few hours—or, for the merriest results, give it a full 24-hour bath.

✨ Keep the Cheer (and Moisture) Coming

Your wreath’s thirst level depends on its holiday home. Outdoors in cool climates, a daily misting will do. Outdoors in warm climates or displayed indoors, it will need more frequent misting or watering. Regular moisture helps seal the pores on protea and foliage, keeping your wreath supple and sparkling.

✨ Steer Clear of Santa’s Spotlight

Direct sunlight may make a space feel festive, but it can quickly dry out your wreath… inside or outside. And while a wreath can look magical above a fireplace or in a warm room, heat shortens its lifespan. These beauties prefer the chill!

✨ Enjoy & Celebrate

When the blooms begin to fade, simply stop misting and let the wreath dry naturally. Protea don’t die… they dry beautifully, transforming into a long-lasting winter keepsake that will continue to bring joy for months to come.

Happy Holidays from our home to yours!

Bringing the Beauty of Proteas to Your Thanksgiving Celebration

As Thanksgiving draws near, our thoughts turn to family, friends, and the joy of sharing a warm, abundant meal. One of the simplest ways to elevate your holiday celebration is by incorporating fresh flowers… especially unique, eye-catching blooms like proteas. Whether you’re decorating your home, or surprising someone with a heartfelt gift, blooms bring color, cheer, and a sense of seasonal abundance.

A fun way to enhance your floral display is by arranging your blooms in a cornucopia basket. This classic arrangement instantly adds a playful, festive touch and perfectly complement the rustic, harvest-inspired feel of Thanksgiving. When selecting your flowers, embrace the rich palette of fall… think bright oranges, soft pinks, creamy whites, and lush green and burgundy accents that reflect the warmth and essence of the season.

Flowers also make incredibly thoughtful Thanksgiving gifts. A stunning bouquet or centerpiece can brighten someone’s day and let them know how much they’re appreciated. A beautiful floral arrangement becomes more than a gift… it becomes a lasting reminder of gratitude, love, and shared tradition.

Thanksgiving is a celebration of giving thanks, connection, and abundance. Adding the unique beauty of protea brings a fresh, modern twist to your holiday floral traditions… while still honoring the warmth and spirit of the season.

Wishing you a beautiful Thanksgiving!

Ebony: The Fall Favorite with Fierce, Dark Beauty

As the crisp air of autumn settles in, it’s the perfect time to celebrate one of the season’s most captivating Leucadendron, Ebony, a variety that stands out with its deep, dark purple-black foliage that looks almost otherworldly.

It’s no wonder this stunning protea is often called ‘Ebony’ or ‘Burgundy Sunset’… its moody, dramatic tones set it apart from its well-known relative, Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’, which features more traditional red and green hues. With dark foliage now stealing the spotlight in garden and floral design trends, Ebony fits right in as a must-have for anyone looking to add a touch of bold sophistication to their space.

As the season progresses, ‘Ebony’ only gets more striking. The bracts surrounding its tiny true flowers mature into a rich wine-red, creating luxurious sprays that bring warmth and depth to fall arrangements. Whether paired with Proteas, Pincushions (Leucospermum), or other seasonal blooms, this Leucadendron effortlessly elevates designs with its deep, velvety tones. Plus, Ebony is also incredibly practical its sturdy stems, long vase life, and ability to hold color make it a dream for both fresh and dried designs. Whether featured in wedding arrangements, largescale installations, or everyday fall bouquets, Ebony brings a touch of drama to any composition.

Even in the garden, Ebony shines. Its dark foliage provides a gorgeous contrast to silver or pale-green plants, and it’s far less demanding than many of its Protea cousins… thriving in sunny spots with well-drained soil.

Where Flowers Meet Memory: Honoring the Season of Transformation

Autumn carries a quiet kind of magic… one that stirs both reflection and creativity. As Halloween and Día de los Muertos draw near, it’s the perfect moment to pause, breathe, and let flowers inspire designs that honor tradition while celebrating imagination and life itself. 🎃🌷🕯️

These two celebrations… one playful and mysterious, the other deeply heartfelt and rich with remembrance, both invite us to find beauty in life, memory, and transformation.

This season, surround yourself with blooms that hold meaning. Bright marigolds, so central to Día de los Muertos, speak to the brilliance and fragility of life. Proteas, bold and enduring, remind us of renewal, resilience, and the strength found in change. Together, their colors and forms create a radiant harmony — one that feels both grounded and vibrantly alive.

Take time to craft arrangements, or simply fill your home with color, texture, and intention. Each flower, each petal, can become a quiet offering of gratitude... for those who came before, for the beauty of the present, and for the ever-turning cycles that connect us all.

Let your creativity flow freely. Let the flowers tell their stories. 🍃🌸🍂🌼🌿

Autumn Elegance: Proteas and Other Earthy Botanicals

As the air turns crisp and leaves blaze with color, autumn beckons us to bring more of nature’s beauty inside. While traditional fall arrangements typically showcase warm tones and beloved staples like chrysanthemums and sunflowers, incorporating proteas brings a uniquely refreshing twist to autumn floral designs. Their bold forms and striking presence add a contemporary edge to design. Pair them with the soft texture of seeded eucalyptus and the sculptural charm of rain tree pods, and you’ve got an arrangement that feels both wild and elegant, earthy yet elevated.

Protea, Leucospermum “pincushions” and Grevilleas hold their shape beautifully in any arrangement. Their textural bracts and spikes add an exotic touch, while their colors range… from dusty pinks and burgundy to deep oranges and reds, blends seamlessly with autumn’s palette.

Seeded eucalyptus brings a graceful, draping quality to designs. Its soft sage green tones and clusters of tiny seeds create texture and movement, making it the ideal filler that doesn’t just “fill space” but adds depth.

The silvery tones of eucalyptus contrast beautifully against the richer hues of the proteas, offering a cooling balance to the overall warm palette. Bonus: eucalyptus has a refreshing, clean fragrance that subtly enhances the sensory experience.

Rain tree pods (from the Samanea saman) are not your typical botanical. Their colorful curved shells add an unusual element to floral designs. Used sparingly, these pods add a touch of rustic elegance, reminding us of foraged elements and woodland textures. They’re particularly effective as a contrast to the softness of petals and leaves.

Autumn arrangements don’t have to be predictable. By choosing flowers and foliage that challenge the norm…. like proteas, seeded eucalyptus, and rain tree pods, you can craft designs that offer a fresh, textured, and dramatic take on fall florals.

Protea Obtusifolia: The Limestone Sugarbush

Craving more autumn protea inspiration? 🌸🍂 Meet obtusifolia, or the Limestone Sugarbush, a striking protea that captures attention with its beauty and resilience. Native to the rugged limestone hills of South Africa, this plant thrives best in natural, rocky habitats, providing a bursts of color during the colder months.

What makes this protea so special?

🍃 Lush, Rich Green Foliage: The leaves of this protea are broad, deep green, and robust, perfectly complementing its vibrant blooms. These tough, leathery leaves help the plant conserve water through the summer months.

🌷 Stunning Flowers with a Bold Color Palette: Obtusifolia’s flowers bring unforgettable beauty to bouquets and arrangements. The bracts (modified leaves surrounding the flowers) start off a deep red waxen hue that gradually fades into a delicate cream at the base. The central dome of the flower is a stunning crimson red, topped with a soft, white tip… a true contrast that catches the eye in every season.

🌱 Winter Blooms That Linger into Spring: Limestone Sugarbush typically blooms from fall through winter, with some flowers holding onto their beauty well into the spring.

🌟 A Hardy Survivor: Known for its ability to thrive in poor, well-drained soils, including limestone, obtusifolia is a symbol of resilience. It’s drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal care, making it a favorite for both seasoned gardeners and beginners alike.

Whether you're a protea lover or a newcomer to the Proteaceae family, obtusifolia is sure to capture your heart with its grace and vibrant charm. 🌿

Fall in Love with Jester

Say hello Leucadendron 'Jester'… your new fall floral BFF! With its jaw-dropping blend of green, crimson, and cream, this fabulous foliage brings all the drama (in the best way!). 🌿💚❤️

Jester or also called “Safari Sunshine” not only famed for its beautiful contrasting hues it’s also prized for the texture and volume it adds to everything from bouquets and centerpieces to large-scale installations and event work. Its structural form and bold coloration make it a go-to alternative to traditional greens, especially for autumn and transitional palettes.

🔹 Why we love it:

• Seasonally on-trend: Perfect for fall weddings, Thanksgiving and Christmas designs 
• Long-lasting: Excellent vase life for retail & event work 
• Versatile: Works beautifully in both modern and rustic arrangements 
• Textural contrast: Pair it with other proteas, roses, or let it shine solo. Either way, 'Jester' steals the show.

Ready to add a little autumn magic to your designs? Scroll down for inspiration.