Protea Flower Bud. The flower bud of Protea cynaroides looks remarkably like the globe artichoke vegetable with the Latin name of Cynara scolymus and this led the botanist Linnaeus to give it. This is also the most popular kind bearing the largest flower of about 5 to 12 inches in diameter.
New shoots will appear from the lignotuber and in 12-18 months will produce a flower bud. MRP Inclusive of all taxes. 01052020 Hang the Protea upside down from a wire hanger using twine or string threaded through the rubber band around the stems and tied to the hanger.
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Certain varieties especially the Protea cynaroides are grown in Australia and Hawaii. Cut and then dry the flower head after this time. The best way to induce a reluctant Protea cynaroides to flower is to cut all the stems back to 5-7cm above the ground. Exotic flower bud with leaves.