Description
This is a single artificial protea stem in purple, 76cm tall and 20cm across, with a large flower head of pointed, layered petals that open out from a tight centre. The petals have a soft, matt surface with gentle shifts in tone, so the head looks dense and full rather than flat. A long, slender stem carries it, with narrow, wavy-edged leaves branching off just beneath the flower. It is made from 80% polyester, 10% iron and 10% polyethylene, and at 0.114KG it is light in the hand.
At 76cm tall, one stem is enough to stand alone in a tall vase on a sideboard, a console table or a hallway shelf, and it gives height and a soft note of purple to a living room, a bedroom or a reading corner. An artificial stem needs no water and does not wilt, so it suits places where fresh flowers struggle, such as a dim landing or a busy office desk. It also works among other stems in a mixed bouquet, where the large head can sit at the centre and give the arrangement a focal point. On a dining table it adds colour without the weekly trip for fresh flowers.
Before use, the stem needs to be trimmed and folded into place, as the maker's care notes say, so you can cut it to suit the height of your vase and settle the leaves and flower head where you want them. Handle it gently, since the leaves and flower head can break if they are handled roughly. The styling props shown are not included. For a simple arrangement, stand it in a narrow stoneware or glass vase with the flower head just clear of the rim, or pair it with trailing stems for a looser, wilder look.
Specification
| Height |
76cm |
| Diameter |
20cm |
| Material |
80% Polyester, 10% Iron, 10% Polyethylene |
| Colour |
Purple |
| Care |
Handle with care to avoid breakage of the leaves/flowerheads. Before use, the stems/bouquets must be trimmed & folded into place |
| Weight |
0.114KG |
Frequently Asked
How tall is the protea stem?
It is 76cm tall and 20cm across, and the maker asks for it to be trimmed before use, so you can cut it shorter to suit your vase.
What material is it?
The stem is made from 80% polyester, 10% iron and 10% polyethylene, and it weighs 0.114KG in total.
Does it need water?
No. It is an artificial stem, so it needs no water and will not wilt, which makes it easy to keep in a vase all year.
Does it need any preparation before use?
Yes. The maker's care notes say the stem must be trimmed and folded into place before use, so trim it to length and shape the leaves and flower head as you arrange it.
How should I handle it?
Gently. The maker advises handling it with care to avoid breaking the leaves or the flower head, especially while you trim and shape it.
Can it go in a bouquet with other stems?
Yes. It stands well alone in a tall vase, and its large head also works at the centre of a mixed bouquet of other faux or dried stems.