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 ...

Its beautiful protea arrangements can be seen each weekday on the set of Living808, and can be purchased on Oahu at Paiko in Kakaako. For more information, call Flowers by Kona Scent at (808) 929 ...

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 ...

If your fresh holiday arrangement includes exotic cut protea flowers purchased at a local florist shop, chances are they came from a family-run protea farm in Hawaii, where the flower has been ...

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. June 1, 2022.