You may be inspired to pet some of the furry ones, stroking plush, spotted tips and scalloped edges while holding them close. The brightly plumed, spiky ones may prompt you to recall your coral reef ...
Q:When I was in South Africa, I was fascinated to see king protea growing wild. I tried unsuccessfully to bring back a starter kit for one of them. It didn't grow. I have kept an eye out for one here ...
They look like they need a Mediterranean climate, or at least a greenhouse, but amazingly, no The plants in the protea family are the stuff of exotic gardeners’ dreams. A collection of antipodean ...