Protea in the News
Proteaceae materials are becoming very popular with among floral designers and floral trade publications. In this section we list some of our favorite advertising and articles as well as links to some of our favorite web sites. Enjoy!
The following are excerpts from the California Cut Flower Commission Fall/Winter Cut Flower Guide 2003.
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Kwanzaa A nonreligious celebration observed from December 26 to January 1 every year. Kwanzaa celebrates African-American cultural values. A key symbol is the kinara, a candleholder that contains green, red, and black candles commemorating the seven Kwanzaa principles. Other key elements that can be included in your floral designs include fruits, vegetables, nuts and ears of corn. Seasonal flowers that are especially appropriate for Kwanzaa include African natives such as Proteas, callas, and birds-of-paradise. Gerbera daisies and Freesias, which are available year-round from California growers, also have African origins. |
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Christmas California
can carry you through all the color trends of this Christmas season,
whether your customers’ choices are elegant white and gold or hot pink
and crimson.
In addition to your customers’ perennial favorites, why not
create a few new holiday traditions with Cymbidium
orchids, both standard size and miniature; Anemones;
amaryllises; paper whites, Christmas Eucalyptus,
and even the myriad of Proteas,
all look fabulous with seasonal foliages.
Seek out new varieties such as variegated ‘Jester’ Leucadendrons
or bright red Proteas. |
Articles of Note
Floral Magazine (January/February, 2005)
Protea Goes Mainstream (December, 2004)
California Cut Flower Commission Article on Protea (see page four)
Floral & Nursery Times (August, 2003)
Floral Management Magazine Article on Protea
Floral
Retailing (September, 2003)
Favorite Links
California Cut Flower Commission: www.ccfc.org
California Protea Association: www.californiaprotea.org
Floral Nursery Times: www.floralandnurserytimesonline.com
International Protea Association: www.ipa-protea.org
Rene van Rems AIFD: www.renevanrems.com
Society of American Florists: www.safnow.org
Sierra Flower Trading LTD: www.sierraflowerfinder.com
5467 Rainbow Creek Road,
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Phone: 760-731-3305 Fax: 760-731-0248 Email: ismaelresendiz@msn.com