All About Protea Flowers for Your DIY Wedding

Protea is a lovely choice for a DIY bride who loves texture and wants to make a major visual impact.

Our fresh-cut Protea is an excellent choice for DIY brides. We offer bulk wholesale Protea in a variety of colors, at a fraction of retail cost. Protea is perfect for DIY enthusiasts and florists alike. Protea is considered a Luxury Accent flower, and we love it for its out-of-this-world look and totally unique texture.

Protea is one of the most popular wedding flowers because they add amazing texture with their rounded heads. They work for any style arrangement, from a showstopping bridal bouquet to an intimate tablescape. They pair perfectly with any palette too!

Another benefit of using Flower Moxie is that we don’t require huge minimum purchases! You can order exactly what you need and still enjoy our low bulk wholesale prices, and get free shipping on orders over 500 dollars. You can get lovely Protea for any kind of big event including holiday parties, baby showers, wedding showers, Quinceañeras, weddings, retirement parties, and any other time you want to celebrate big.

Characteristics of Protea Flowers

Protea flowers are known for their large, unique flower heads and their vibrant colors. They come in shades of pink, red, orange, and yellow. Protea flowers have a long vase life, so they are perfect for DIY arrangements that need to last a long time. They are very hardy and easy to care for. Protea flowers typically have spiky blooms that add tons of texture and focal points to your designs.

We offer several types of Protea for your DIY Weddings. King Protea is the most popular, with its huge flower head that is up to 10 inches wide! It can range from white to medium pink, but usually will have a white center with blush pink outer petals.

Pink Ice Protea is a beautiful soft to medium pink variety of Protea that has exotic-looking leaves that make it perfect for boho DIY designs. Pink Ice Protea has a vibe that goes well with most color palettes!

Blushing Bride Protea is a beautiful, unique variety with two-toned blooms. The outer petals are usually white with a hint of pink, and the inner petals are a deep blush pink. This variety is stunning on its own or mixed with other flowers in your DIY wedding designs.

Safari Sunset is a Protea variety that is a rich deep red or burgundy in color. It is beautiful mixed with other flowers or used on its own as a dramatic focal point.

Pincushion Protea is a fun variety of Protea, with flower heads that are 4-6 inches wide. They come in shades of yellow and orange. Pincushion Protea is perfect for adding a pop of color to your DIY designs.

Meaning of Protea Flowers

The Protea flower is named after the Greek god Proteus, who could change his appearance at will. This is because the different varieties of Protea flowers can look very different from one another.

Protea flowers symbolize courage and change. They are often given as a symbol of transformation and new beginnings. For a wedding, they can symbolize the change and fun anticipation that comes with marriage.

Mixing protea types in your DIY protea arrangements can create a stunning, unique design that is perfect for any event.

Choosing Protea Flowers for Your DIY Wedding

Protea flowers are an excellent choice for DIY brides who want to make a big impact with their arrangements. They are perfect for bouquets, centerpieces, and other DIY wedding decorations.

Before choosing which protea flowers are the best fit for your DIY Wedding, be sure to consider the following:

• Budget: Protea flowers can be a bit pricey, so be sure to factor that into your budget.
• Vase Life: Protea flowers have a long vase life, so they are perfect for DIY arrangements that need to last a long time.
• Color: Protea flowers come in a wide range of colors, from white to pink to red to orange to yellow. Choose the protea flower that best fits your wedding color palette.
• Size: Protea flowers come in a variety of sizes, from small to large. Be sure to choose the size that is best for your DIY project.
• Vibe: Protea flowers have a variety of vibes, from romantic to fun to exotic. Be sure to choose the protea flower that best fits the overall vibe of your wedding.

Once you have considered all of these factors, you will be able to choose the best protea flowers for your DIY wedding!

Many Uses of Protea Flowers in Your DIY Wedding Arrangements

Protea flowers are beautiful on their own or mixed with other flowers in DIY arrangements. For a simple, elegant look, try mixing Protea with baby's breath or greenery. For a more dramatic look, mix Protea with other bold flowers like peonies or garden roses.

Some of our favorite uses for Protea in DIY Wedding Arrangements:

• Bridal Bouquets: Protea add a unique texture that is perfect for a statement-making bouquet.
• Bridesmaids Bouquets: Smaller Protea varieties like Pink Ice Protea are perfect for smaller bouquets. Mix protea with Spray Roses and Lisianthus for a fun bouquet!
• Boutonnieres: A single Blushing Bride Protea bloom makes a beautiful boutonniere.
• Corsages: Add a few Blushing Bride Protea blooms to make a beautiful corsage. Mix with Baby's Breath flowers for elegance!
• Centerpieces: Mixing different types and sizes of Protea in DIY centerpieces creates a stunning, unique look. You can also add other exotic blooms like Orchids and Calla Lilies to your designs.
• DIY Protea Wreath: Protea wreaths are perfect for decorating your ceremony space or reception hall. Mix Safari Sunset with Pink Ice Protea for a dramatic flair!
• Wedding Arches/Chuppahs: Adding greenery and Protea to your wedding arch or chuppah will create a beautiful, natural look. Delphinium and Snapdragons mix well for adding length and texture!
• Ceremony Urns: Filling urns with Protea and greenery is a beautiful way to decorate your ceremony space. Add Hydrangea blooms to fill out your wedding urns.
• Reception Table Runners: Mixing Protea with other flowers and greenery makes a beautiful, unique table runner.
• Flower Crowns: Blushing Bride Protea can be used to create beautiful, unique flower crowns. Mix smaller flowers like Wax Flowers for variety.
• Aisle Flowers: Attach Protea flowers to your aisle chairs or pews for a fun accent to your wedding ceremony.

As you can see, there are many ways to use Protea flowers in your DIY wedding arrangements. We hope this has inspired you to DIY with Protea!

If you are looking for more DIY wedding flower inspiration, read on for more care and handling tips!

How to Care for Your DIY Wedding Protea Flowers

If you are a DIY bride or planning an event where you will be using protea flowers, it is important to know how to care for them properly so they will look their best on your big day. Peonies are a delicate flower, so they do require special care. If you feel that they are opening or blooming too quickly, we recommend storing them in a cooler or refrigerator. Just be sure to tightly seal or remove any fruits or veggies and set the temp to the warmest setting!

When ordering Protea Flowers from Flower Moxie, the flowers will arrive fresh and ready to use after being processed and hydrated. The Protea Flowers will be shipped in flower boxes and wrapped with paper to protect the flowers during transit. Upon arrival, it is important to open the box and remove the Protea Flowers from the packaging. The flowers will need to be re-cut and placed in fresh and clean water. Protea Flowers will last anywhere from 5 to 10 days when properly cared for.

To extend the life of your Protea flowers, we recommend following these simple tips:

• Keep the Protea Flowers in a cool location, out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources
• Change the water after 2 days or if it looks dirty
• Add flower food to the water following the packet's instructions
• Re-cut the stems every 2 to 3 days or as needed
• Remove any broken or browning stems and set aside for boutonnieres, corsages, or bud vases

By following these simple tips, you can rest assured knowing that your Protea flowers will perform beautifully in your bouquets, centerpieces, flower crowns, arch arrangements, centerpieces, and all other DIY wedding decor.

Buy Protea Flowers Online for Your DIY Wedding

When you are ready to put your dream wedding together with DIY skill, Flower Moxie is here to make it simple. Shop our gorgeous selection of Protea wedding flowers online — and explore our chic design ideas for more inspiration.

If you are looking for an easy way to add Protea flowers to your wedding decor, look no further than Flower Moxie. We offer a wide variety of Protea flowers in every color. In addition, we offer a convenient online ordering system so you can get your flowers delivered right to your door via FedEx or shipped Air Cargo by Southwest. Check out our shipping options here. If you are looking for bunches upon bunches of Protea flowers, consider buying in bulk. Flower Moxie offers a wide selection of Protea flowers for bulk purchase. Shop our selection here.

If you are planning to DIY your wedding flowers, we recommend that you place your order for wedding supplies at least 2 to 3 months before the big day. By being proactive and placing your order early, you can to help avoid any last-minute stress on your big day and have less items on your checklist. We will ship your flowers to you 3 days before your DIY Wedding or event so you have enough time to make them into the bouquets, centerpieces, and other arrangements of your dreams. Check out our timeline instructions and video!

Flower Moxie provides all of the information, tutorials, and tips that you need to create beautiful Wedding Flowers with Protea Flowers. From bouquets to boutonnieres to garlands and more, we have everything you need to bring your vision to life.

No matter what your vision is for your big day, Flower Moxie can help you. For more information about our Peonies and other flowers, or to place an order, please contact us today. We are here to help make your wedding dreams a reality!

We hope you enjoyed learning all about Peonies and how to use them in your DIY wedding flowers. Be sure to check out our other DIY Wedding Flower Guides for more great tips and tricks! DIY Wedding Flowers can be a lot of work, but they are so worth it when you see the final product on your big day! Congratulations and happy DIYing!

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