Protea Ivy (Protea lacticolor), often called “Ivy Cone,” is a distinctive South African native cultivated under rigorous standards in the Western Cape. Its slender, upright buds display deep rose-pink outer scales over a creamy white base, creating elegant vertical accents in high-volume bouquets. Ivy brings reliable form, refined texture and seasonal freshness 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.