Which One Is the Protea?
They all are. The Veldfire Pincushion Protea (it’s yellow) is called a composite flower, meaning it is in a class of plants considered to be highly evolved. Veldfires have multiple flowers forming one cluster on the end of each stem. To some, their distinctive head resemblesyou guessed ita pincushion. However the mass and shape of the flower heads combined with their delicate radiating florets give them the look and feel of the sun. The Vlam Cordifolium Protea (it’s orange and nicknamed ‘Vlam’) is another variety. And to confuse you even further, both of them are typed as, and often referred to as, Leucospermum. This information is going to REALLY impress your garden Club! The stunning Latifolia Eximia is one of the easiest Proteas to grow, as well as one of the hardiest, which is probably why it’s easy to grow. Also known as Pink Ice, its petals are sturdy and grow up and around a composite flowering head. Some say the pink hue of this flower is reminiscent of a Hawaiian sunset. Mated
