Protea King Stellar (Protea cynaroides) is an extraordinary King Protea cultivar grown to exacting standards in the Western Cape region of South Africa. Its unique starburst blooms present vivid red outer bracts fading to yellow-green inner margins around a silvery-white dome, creating a show-stopping sculptural element for high-volume bouquets.

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.