Protea Barbigera Ice Queen (Protea laurifolia × Protea magnifica) is a distinguished South African hybrid cultivated under precise standards in the Western Cape. Its elegant, ivory-white flower heads feature a striking black “eye” at the centre and are supported by a collar of grey-green foliage edged in burgundy. This variety delivers refined contrast and dependable quality for large-scale retail offerings.

Quality & Handling

• Cut at peak maturity when inner bracts begin to unfurl, then immediately cooled to 4 °C to preserve peak freshness.
• Maintained under a continuous cold-chain, with rigorous grading for head size, stem length, straightness, and leaf quality—ensuring consistent supply across bulk consignments.
• Expected vase life of 14–21 days when conditioned properly: re-cut stems underwater at a sharp angle on arrival, hydrate promptly in clean water, and refresh every 2–3 days. Use floral preservative during refreshes to optimise performance.
• Ethylene Sensitivity: Low, making it ideal for long-distance export and extended display.