Protea

The protea bouquet trend may be on the rise for weddings, but this beloved blossom is far more than a passing fad. The South African flower comes in a wide range of colors and styles, though they all feature a rounded shape, textured petals, and an otherworldly appearance. It may look as if you plucked your bridal bouquet from your favorite science fiction or fantasy movie, especially with the king protea.

You can typically choose between a few different varieties of the textured, visually intriguing blooms, including the enormous king protea variety, which boasts huge blossoms between 4 and 6 inches in diameter.

The unique blossom features a dense, white center that slopes downward toward the spiky petals and comes in both muted tones and bright colors. If you're looking for a unique pink wedding bouquet, protea makes a great choice.

A single king protea provides significant visual interest. As a result, you and your bridesmaids can use one blossom as a simple bouquet, especially when paired with the plant's leaves or wrapped with a matching bow.

That said, most florists use pincushion, queen, and king proteas as texturing flowers. The proteas add depth and texture to bouquets featuring petaled bloomers, such as ranunculus or peonies. With this in mind, you may prefer to use king proteas to enhance your bouquet or other wedding decorations, including:

• Protea wedding centerpieces
• Protea bridesmaid's bouquets
• Protea bridal bouquet
• Protea boutonnieres

When building your king protea bouquet, let your imagination run wild. Thanks to its sizable blossom and unmistakable appearance, the striking king protea flower pairs well with virtually any type of delicate or tropical plant. Mix and match your favorites or choose from popular blossoms, including:

• Garden roses
• Roses
• Dusty Miller
• Seeded eucalyptus leaves
• Ranunculus
• Tulips
• Baby's breath
• Air plants
• Tropical greenery
• Drumstick flowers

At The Bouqs Co., we source our king proteas from sustainable flower farms, ensuring that you get the highest quality blossoms on your big day. Our artisan florists then craft each protea bouquet by hand before shipping it to your desired location just in time for you to say "I do." Choose from several varieties of florals for your king protea bouquet, including:

Blushing Bride Protea

Blushing bride bouquets combine romance with a touch of whimsy. The delicate, tropical blossoms are smaller than king protea flowers, but that doesn't mean they're any less visually impactful. Each blossom features a delicate combination of pink and cream, perfect for a summer or spring wedding arrangement.

Pincushion Protea

Adding pincushion proteas to your bouquet guarantees unmatched texture. The boho-style blossoms burst with delicate yellow, orange, and red petals, making them an excellent choice for autumn wedding flowers.

Pink Ice Protea

The Pink Ice protea offers a medium-sized addition to your bridal protea bouquets. The flower boasts a deep, sunset-pink glow that radiates from a pale center. We recommend leaving the lush green leaves attached for a stunning addition to your wedding bouquet.