The protea family is primarily found south of the equator in Africa and Australia. It includes macadamia, banksias, grevilleas and stenocarpus. Of all the many floral choices available in the ...

Sam and Tony Bayaoa operate Flowers by Kona Scent in Oceanside on Hawaii Island. For the past 17 years, they’ve grown thousands of bright red, yellow, and pink protea flowers on their two-acre ...

Philip Eugene Parvin, who has been credited as the “father of the Hawaiian protea industry” has died. He was 86. Beginning in 1968, Parvin, a Florida native, became superintendent of the ...

Protea blooming in popularity Researchers, breeders in Hawaii exploring design trends with exotic cut flowers By: Colleen Zacharias Posted: 3:00 AM CST Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 Advertisement ...

Mei Day Turns Locally Grown Tropical Flowers into Works of Art Owner Tamara Rigney’s creations adorn Hawai‘i’s luxury stores and hotels, and brighten weddings and corporate events.