USA Seasons King Protea Protea cynaroides Usually pink bracts surrounding soft gray flowers in the center. 10-20 days Spring, Summer Queen Protea Protea magnifica Bracts usually pink with white fur. Fur tipped bracts open to reveal a dark center. Deep pink bracts open to expose gray flowers. 10-20 days Winter, Spring Duchess Protea Latifolia Protea Eximia Pink to rose with a burgandy center.
Leaves undergo a color change from green to blue-black after cutting.
10-20 days Fall, Winter Jester Protea obtusifolia Bracts are in shades of red. Smooth bracts with rounded edges, not fur tipped. Bracts do not reflex back on opening. 10-20 days Fall, Winter Sugar Bush Protea repens Bracts are in shades of ping and white and oranges. Sharply pointed bracts open out more than Jester into a star or crown-like shape.