Protea Cynaroides Red Rex
Protea Red Rex offers vibrant, ruby-red outer bracts transitioning to a frosted ivory dome, with exceptionally sturdy stems and a long vase life—perfect for straight-line bunches, mass-market retail floral lines and mid-winter to early spring seasonal promotions.
Protea Red Rex (Protea cynaroides) is a bold King Protea cultivar cultivated under stringent standards in the Western Cape region of South Africa. Its large flower heads feature striking red bracts edged in pale pink that frame a prominent silvery-white centre dome, creating a dramatic focal point for high-volume bouquets. Red Rex delivers consistent form, vibrant colour and extended seasonal appeal to 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 and straightness, and leaf quality, ensuring consistent supply across bulk consignments.
- Expected vase life of 14–21 days when conditioned by re-cutting stems underwater at a sharp angle on arrival, hydrating promptly in clean water, and refreshing every 2–3 days. Refresh water with floral preservative every 2–3 days for optimal performance.
- Ethylene Sensitivity: Low, making it ideal for long-distance export and extended display.
- Lead times and freight rates vary by destination.
- All products are subject to seasonal availability, please contact us for current availability, pricing and export options.
- Bulk pricing available for large-volume orders; minimum order quantities apply.
- Dedicated export solutions with competitive freight arrangements.
