Description
This is a single artificial protea on one long stem, standing 100cm tall with a flower head 22cm across. The head is the heart of it: a ring of long, pointed pink bracts reaches out around a domed, bristly centre, much as a real protea does, and broad leaves with a crinkled, papery look branch off the upper stem just beneath it. It is made from 80% polyester, 10% iron and 10% polyethylene, and at 0.14KG it is light enough to move from room to room.
At 100cm this is a tall stem, best in a floor vase or a tall vase on a sideboard, a hallway console or the end of a dining table. On its own it gives an empty corner of a living room or landing a bold, spiky outline, and because it is artificial it needs no water and will not wilt, which suits anyone who wants flowers in the house all year without the weekly round of buying fresh ones. It also works among other artificial or dried stems in a mixed arrangement or a basket, where the large head gives the eye a natural focal point. Pink is soft enough for a bedroom and warm enough for a dining room in autumn and winter.
The maker's care notes are short. Before use, the stem must be trimmed and folded into place, so allow a few minutes to shape it before it goes on display; trimming also means you can cut it down to suit a shorter vase. Handle it with care, because the leaves and the flower head can break if they are bent roughly. For the most natural look, set the leaves at slightly different angles and tilt the head a little towards the room rather than upright, the way a cut protea leans in a vase.
Specification
| Height |
100cm |
| Diameter |
22cm |
| Material |
80% Polyester, 10% Iron, 10% Polyethylene |
| Colour |
Pink |
| Care |
Handle with care to avoid breakage of the leaves/flowerheads. Before use, the stems/bouquets must be trimmed & folded into place |
| Weight |
0.14KG |
Frequently Asked
How tall is the protea stem?
It stands 100cm tall and the flower head is 22cm across, so it sits best in a floor vase or a tall vase.
Can I make it shorter for my vase?
Yes. The maker says the stem must be trimmed and folded into place before use, so you can cut it to suit the height of your vase.
What is the composition of the stem?
It is made from 80% polyester, 10% iron and 10% polyethylene, and the whole stem weighs 0.14KG.
Does it need water?
No. It is an artificial flower, so it needs no water and can stand in an empty vase or a basket.
How should I look after it?
Handle it with care, as the maker notes the leaves and flower head can break; before use the stem must also be trimmed and folded into place.
Is it just one stem?
Yes, it is one protea flower on a single stem with its leaves attached. The styling props shown are not included.