Large Green Protea

Description

Description
This large green protea brings one of nature's most striking blooms into your home without any of the upkeep. The central flower head is built from layers of pointed petals that fan outward in the way a real protea opens, with a slightly waxy sheen and gentle colour shading that moves from a soft sage at the tips to a deeper green at the base. The bracts hold their shape well and the foliage running along the stem carries fine veining and a matt finish, so the overall effect reads as fresh cut greenery rather than a flat imitation.

Standing 73cm tall with a width and depth of 21cm, this artificial flower stem has real presence and works best where it can be seen from several angles. Pop a single stem into a tall glass vase for a pared-back look, or group two or three with paler blooms and trailing eucalyptus for a fuller arrangement. The green tones sit happily alongside neutral ceramics, brass containers and dried grasses, making it easy to slot into a hallway console, a kitchen worktop or a bedroom shelf. The stem is plastic and holds firm while still allowing a little adjustment to the angle of the head.

Caring for the large green protea is refreshingly simple. There is no need for water, no dropped petals to sweep up and no wilting to worry about. Dust the petals and leaves occasionally with a soft cloth or a light brush to keep the colour looking crisp, and reposition the head as your display changes through the seasons.

Specification

Flower
Protea

Colour
Green

Material
Plastic

Height
73cm

Width
21cm

Depth
21cm

Frequently Asked
Does it look like a real protea?

Yes. The layered petals, subtle green shading and veined foliage are modelled closely on a fresh protea, so it reads convincingly at close range as well as from across a room.

How should I style it?

A single stem suits a tall narrow vase, while two or three grouped with softer blooms, eucalyptus or dried grasses fills out a larger display. The green pairs well with neutral and brass containers.

How do I clean it?

Dust the petals and leaves now and then with a soft cloth or a light brush. For a deeper clean, wipe gently with a barely damp cloth and leave to air dry.

Does it need water?

No. This is an artificial flower stem, so it never needs water or feeding and will not wilt, which makes it ideal for spots where a fresh flower would struggle.

Will it shed or fade?

The petals stay firmly in place, so there is no shedding to clear up. Keep it out of strong direct sunlight to help the green tones hold their colour over time.