Protea Barbigera “Snow Leopard” (Protea magnifica) is carefully grown in South Africa’s Western Cape. This striking cultivar features pristine ivory outer bracts edged with contrasting charcoal tips and a densely furred, dark central dome reminiscent of a leopard’s coat. Its distinctive monochrome palette brings modern elegance to large-scale bouquets, straight-line bunches, and seasonal autumn-winter retail displays.

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.
• Moderate ethylene sensitivity—best used within recommended vase life for peak appearance.