Arrangements complete for two parties this week! The succulent flower combinations worked well and will last for weeks. When the flowers eventually fade, the succulents will continue to grow in the floral foam…or can be potted up or planted in the ground.
Category Archives: Protea
Queen Protea
The Queen Protea is definitely out shining everything else on the grounds right now. This was after some recent rain… which we are so grateful for after such a long drought. This variety didn’t seem to be affected at all by the lack of water.
Succulent & flower baskets
Combining fresh flowers with succulent cuttings looks great in baskets. These were perfect for Easter. After the flowers fade, the succulents will last for months, growing into the floral foam. Or they can be potted up or planted in the yard. 
Pincushion season
Leucospermum (aka Pincushion Protea) thrives in our sandy, gopher riddled soil without irrigation. Native to South Africa and Zimbabwe, these evergreen shrubs grow to 5 five high and wide, producing tons of beautiful, long lasting flowers. 
Protea season
The Queen Protea has been the most prolific producer of all this year, one bush bearing more than 50 huge flowers so far… providing arrangements like this for Driftwood Boutique every week since mid-October. 
Other types of Protea and Leucadendrons are also blooming this time of year: 
