A Protea neriifolia x susannae "Pink Ice" for today. Protea neriifolia is part of an ancient plant family, the Proteaceae, which had already divided into two subfamilies before the break-up of the Gondwanaland continent about 140 million years ago.
Both the Proteoideae and the Grevilleoideae occur mainly in the southern hemisphere. This is the hardiest of all proteas, and well suited to low maintenance, low water use gardens. These spectacular blooms are useful in floral arrangements, fresh or dried.
This post is part of the Floral Friday Fotos meme.
Since I live in the northern hemisphere these flowers are new to me. They do look great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty flower! Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteAncient and mystic!
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