The distinctive shape of a protea comes from its layered bracts surrounding the central flower head. Each bract has a slightly different length, with a firm, papery appearance and softly weathered edges. These subtle variations give the bloom a natural, irregular outline rather than a perfectly uniform shape.<\/p>\n
The layered bracts show soft, matte colouring that shifts from a pale base to deeper tips, giving the flower a gently weathered appearance. Two leaves sit below the head, with muted silvery tones, brown markings and slightly curled edges that echo the look of dried protea foliage. The bare, woody-looking stem has a pale, dusty appearance, with the leaf joints still visible.<\/p>\n
At 64cm with a head the length of your palm, one stem carries a corner on its own; six in a tall vase and you have the whole arrangement.<\/p>\n
Six shades, all matt, none of them bright.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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