Did you know that there is a Protea called Pitifila in petite size?

Unique and Striking Protea Flowers ♩

Recently, protea flowers have started to be often used in bridal bouquets and floral arrangements.

Large, vibrant, and unique.

With its spiky petals and an exotic appearance that seems somewhat foreign, the protea is a wildflower (originally native to the wilderness ♡) that exudes an overwhelming presence even when just one bloom is displayed.

One of the characteristics of the protea is that its appearance changes completely between the bud stage and when it blooms.

<Before Blooming>

<After Blooming>

(The term "protea" means torch. Indeed, it does resemble the shape of a torch.)

If you didn't know about proteas, you might doubt whether they are really the same flower because they look so different.

However, both states have their own charms and are used as floral materials in various situations ♩

You may know King Protea, but there's something that's the exact opposite....!

Among the varieties of proteas, the most famous is probably the "King Protea".

While regular proteas are usually 10 to 20 cm, the King Protea is about 30 cm in size ♩

This bold and extravagant appearance.

It's understandable why it's named "king".

But did you know there exists a variety of protea that is the exact opposite in size—much smaller than the King Protea?

Small and Cute ♡

The name of this variety is "Pittosporum".

Its size is about 10 cm or less, making it one to two sizes smaller compared to regular proteas, about the size of a gerbera ♩

The petals are not pointed and have a cup shape, which is another cute feature.

With around 5 to 6 Pittosporum blooms, you could easily hold them in one hand when bundled together ♡

(Using them this way would be unthinkable with King Protea...!)

Yet, even though they are small and cute, their colors still maintain the exotic vibrancy characteristic of proteas.

Using just these for a bouquet could be wonderful ♩

Natural, wild, rustic.

This is a flower that I’d love for brides who like such atmospheres to first get to know about＊

The flower language of proteas includes meanings like "majesty," "glorious expectations," "sweet love," and "freedom," but

Among these, the meaning "sweet love," which seems disproportionate to its bold appearance, makes me think it was named after the adorable look of the Pittosporum.

I want to see small proteas ♩

When thinking of proteas in Japan, the image of large, magnificent varieties like the King Protea is ingrained, but

There are also small, round proteas that, while rare, do exist ♩

However, even though it’s small, it’s still around 10 cm in size, so compared to other smaller flowers, it may still have a unique and strong presence.

If you pass by a flower shop, this is a floral material that you would want to check out to see if they have it ♡