Like clockwork… just days following the summer solstice, we’re seeing Susannae! Yes, it’s that time of the year once again when we transition from pincushion season into protea season and there’s a bounty of pink buds popping up throughout the fields. Typically, one of the first protea to arrive on the summer scene is Susannae, and it’s time to put her in the spotlight.
Protea Susannae is one of the easiest protea to grow and quite prolific summer through fall! This gorgeous flower is comprised of a large cup-shaped bloom surrounded by pinkish-red bracts with beige tints. The peaked central dome takes on a wine hue that fades into a pinkish-white at the base, looking a bit ‘shabby-chic’ when the flower is fully open. The leaves are long and dark green with a faint red fringe.
Stunning no matter how arranged, Susannae is perfect mixed in bouquets, centerpieces and especially wreaths!
It’s that time of the year when our pincushion fields start to look like fireworks displays that were pulled right out of the sky and tossed onto the steep hillsides. And when it comes to the ‘Best in Show’ display, there’s no doubt Leucospermum Brandi dela Cruz takes the gold for its dazzling carpet of color and texture. A field full of blooms in rich golden-yellow with orange tints and each flower, large with a diameter of almost 6 inches. This pincushion is one of the new hybrids from the University of Hawaii's research project on Maui. A gorgeous selection that is mostly a mix of Leucospermum reflexum and lineare parents. Brandi dela Cruz is extremely prolific, long stemmed and has a very good vase life.
Get your hands on this summer essential! It's that time of year, okay maybe a bit earlier than usual, but the fields will soon be covered in gorgeous Pink Ice Protea!
And, there’s no doubt, we love Pink Ice. Well, “love” is an understatement — We positively adore them! Here’s why…
Pink Ice is one of the hardiest and most prolific plants on the farm! This gorgeous protea has a large goblet shaped bloom surrounded by fuzzy silvery-pink bracts that overlap and a beautiful rose colored central dome with a splash of wine at the tip.
Need a little assistance with your summer ‘mood’ and looking to reduce stress? Pink Ice may be just the flower to meet your needs. They’re not only incredibly beautiful – they are good for you. You’ve heard how the presence of flowers trigger positive emotional feeling and improve life satisfaction, right? Well, Pink Ice might be the perfect flower to help you ‘chill-out’!
Stunning no matter how you arrange them, Pink Ice look great when blended with roses, alstroemerias, tulips, peonies, lilies, etc. or simply bunched on their own. Here are some wonderful ways you can enjoy these awesome blossoms during this HOT summer season.
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