Protea Carnival (Protea compacta × Protea neriifolia) is a premium South African hybrid grown under meticulous standards in the Western Cape. Its medium-sized flower heads display vivid pink inner bracts edged with a soft, frosted margin and framed by slender grey-green foliage. This variety brings consistent quality, lively colour, and sculptural form to large-scale retail offerings during cooler months.

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.