These plants are native from South Africa, but are grown here on the cooler slopes of Kohala Mountain. Posted for Terri’s Flower Hour. See more responses here.
Pincushion Proteas
Graham's Island
Life on the Big Island of Hawaii
These plants are native from South Africa, but are grown here on the cooler slopes of Kohala Mountain. Posted for Terri’s Flower Hour. See more responses here.
Graham's Island 
Lovely Proteas Graham. They grow well here too
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Nice to see such familiar flowers, though surprising in Hawaii. Are they grown for the cut-flower trade?
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Proteas grow well in Australia too and are used in the floral industry. They are one of the main exported flowers, extensively cultivated and exported to major markets including Japan, North America, and Europe
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Although I know that proteas grow well in Australia I had no idea they are so extensively grown for the export flower trade. Interesting, thanks.
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Fabulous
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Gorgeous florals, Graham! I’m always fascinated by the number of plants and flowers that make their way to Hawaii!
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