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If you're wondering where to buy protea flowers in New Zealand, you've come to the right place. Proteas are stunning, dramatic blooms that add a unique touch to gardens and floral arrangements. Whether you want fresh protea flowers or living plants for your garden, finding quality options locally is easier than you think. Discover the best places to order protea flowers and explore our handpicked selection of protea varieties, all available for delivery throughout New Zealand.

Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha' pink flowers amidst dark green foliage.

Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha'

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Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha' is a popular evergreen groundcover shrub admired for its dense, spreading habit and masses of pink and cream spider like flowers. Flowering for much of the year, it attracts bees and birds, adding life and colour to the garden.

From $24.95

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Francoa 'Flower Girl'

Francoa 'Flower Girl' is a graceful perennial that produces elegant spikes of delicate flowers from late spring through summer. Its attractive clumps of lush green foliage provide year round interest, while the blooms add height, movement, and charm to borders and cottage gardens.

From $17.95

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Ozothamnus Royal Flush (Australian Rice Flower)

Ozothamnus Royal Flush, commonly known as the Rice Flower, is a shrub grown for its prolific flowering and drought tolerance. Clusters of pink...

From$26.15
Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' ground cover with masses of red flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Red'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its rich red flowers and outstanding disease resistance. This tough rose performs...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet White' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Rose 'Flower Carpet White'

Rose 'Flower Carpet White' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its masses of pure white flowers and exceptional disease resistance. This tough...

From$26.91
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Ozothamnus Springtime White (Rice Flower)

“Springtime White” is a shrub grown for its prolific flowering and drought tolerance. Clusters of white flowers with a paper-like appearance are...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' plant with masses of red flowers growing in a pot on a patio.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' is a compact ground cover rose valued for its masses of vibrant cherry red flowers and exceptional disease...

From$34.43
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Rose Flower Carpet Gold

Rose Flower Carpet Gold is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, yellow flowers. Flowering begins in spring and will continue...

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Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet

Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet is a ground cover rose that features masses of showy, scarlet red flowers. The flowers are complemented with glossy, dark...

From$33.81
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Rose Flower Carpet Pink

Rose Flower Carpet Pink features large trusses of semi-double, pink flowers. Flowering begins in spring and continues until autumn provided the spent...

From$34.43
An elegant Protea 'Passion' flower with olive green foliage.
Protea 'Passion'

Protea 'Passion' is a captivating evergreen shrub renowned for its large, rosy pink blooms that bring elegance and drama to New Zealand gardens. This...

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Protea New Moon flower.
Protea 'New Moon'

Protea 'New Moon' is a striking evergreen shrub that produces elegant creamy white flower heads with subtle green tones. This refined variety adds...

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Protea franciscan flowers.
Protea 'Franciscan'

Protea 'Franciscan Hybrid' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its large flower heads in warm tones that create strong visual appeal. This hardy...

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Protea repens alba white flower.
Protea repens 'Alba'

Protea repens 'Alba' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its creamy white flowers that bloom generously through autumn and winter. Well suited...

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Protea 'Sylvia' orange and pink flower.
Protea 'Sylvia'

Protea 'Sylvia' is a striking evergreen shrub that produces soft pink flower heads with a refined and elegant appearance. This variety is well suited...

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Protea Candy Floss flowers.
Protea 'Candy Floss'

Protea 'Candy Floss' is a stunning evergreen shrub that produces large soft pink flower heads with a silvery sheen. This eye catching variety adds a...

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Protea Susanne flowers and green foliage.
Protea 'Susanne'

Protea 'Susanne' is a stunning evergreen shrub that produces soft pink flower heads with a refined and elegant appearance. This variety is well...

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Protea Susara flowers.
Protea 'Susara'

Protea 'Susara' is a striking evergreen shrub that produces soft pink flower heads with a refined and elegant appearance. This variety is well suited...

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Protea neriifolia flower.
Protea neriifolia (Oleander Leaf Protea)

Protea neriifolia is a spectacular evergreen shrub known for its large velvety flower heads in shades of pink and cream with dark feathered tips...

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Protea 'Little Prince' flower.
Protea 'Little Prince'

Protea 'Little Prince' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its large soft pink flower heads with a silvery sheen. Flowering from autumn into...

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Protea Peach Sheen flowers.
Protea 'Peach Sheen'

Protea 'Peach Sheen' is a striking evergreen shrub that produces soft peach toned flower heads with a gentle sheen. This elegant variety adds warmth...

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Protea 'Limelight'

Protea 'Limelight' is a striking evergreen shrub that produces large, lime green flower heads with a soft glow that stands out in the garden. This...

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Protea White Ice green flower with brown tips.
Protea 'White Ice'

Protea 'White Ice' is a striking evergreen shrub that produces elegant creamy white flower heads with a soft silvery sheen. This refined variety adds...

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Protea Frosted Fire red flowers.
Protea 'Frosted Fire'

Protea 'Frosted Fire' is a stunning evergreen shrub that produces striking flower heads with soft pink and cream tones, creating a refined and eye...

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Protea 'Purity' flower.
Protea 'Purity'

Protea 'Purity' is an elegant evergreen shrub that produces creamy white flower heads with a clean and refined appearance. This variety is perfect...

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Protea Clarks Red flower.
Protea 'Clarks Red'

Protea 'Clarks Red' is a striking evergreen shrub that produces bold red flower heads which create strong visual impact in the garden. This hardy...

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Protea compacta pink flower.
Protea compacta

Protea compacta is an attractive evergreen shrub known for its soft pink flower heads and neat growth habit. This hardy plant is well suited to New...

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Protea Green Ice light-green flowers amidst lush green foliage.
Protea 'Green Ice'

Protea 'Green Ice' is a distinctive evergreen shrub known for its soft green to cream flower heads with a subtle silvery finish. This unique variety...

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Protea Venus red flower.
Protea 'Venus'

Protea 'Venus' is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its large, soft pink flower heads that create an elegant display. This variety is well suited...

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Protea Snowcrest white and red flower.
Protea 'Snowcrest'

Protea 'Snowcrest' is an elegant evergreen shrub that produces creamy white flower heads with a soft silvery sheen. This refined variety adds...

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Protea Pixie pink flower.
Protea 'Pixie'

Protea 'Pixie' is a compact evergreen shrub that produces attractive flower heads in soft pink to red tones. This smaller growing variety is ideal...

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Protea 'Fiery Sunset'

Protea 'Fiery Sunset' is a striking evergreen shrub that produces vivid orange to red flower heads, creating a warm and dramatic display. This...

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Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha'

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Why Choose Protea Flowers?

Protea flowers are renowned for their distinctive, sculptural beauty and impressive longevity as both cut flowers and garden shrubs. These South African natives have found a perfect home in many areas of New Zealand, thriving in well-drained soil and taking pride of place in both modern and traditional landscape designs. Flowering mostly in late winter and spring, proteas offer striking blooms that range from soft creamy whites to rich pinks and deep reds.

Where to Buy Protea Plants and Flowers in New Zealand

For those searching for where to buy protea flowers, our online nursery provides a wide selection of protea plants that you can grow at home—and harvested blooms that can be enjoyed fresh in a vase. Unlike buying from general retailers, our expertise ensures you receive plants that are well-suited for New Zealand gardens and expertly grown for the healthiest start.

Explore our collection of sought-after protea varieties:

When you order through our nursery, you receive established protea shrubs delivered to your door—ready to plant and enjoy for years to come.

How to Grow Protea at Home

Growing your own protea means you always have access to fresh, magnificent blooms. These hardy shrubs love full sun, good air circulation, and sandy or well-drained soil. They’re drought-tolerant once settled in your garden and need minimal maintenance, making them perfect for both experienced gardeners and beginners looking to expand their floral palate.

By planting varieties like Protea 'Passion' or Protea repens 'Alba', you can enjoy head-turning, bird-attracting flowers season after season.

Order Protea Flowers and Add a Statement to Your Garden

Ready to bring the extraordinary allure of protea into your life? Instead of searching endlessly for where to buy protea flowers, browse our curated range of healthy, flower-ready protea plants today. Whether you’re after the soft hues of Protea 'New Moon' or the dramatic colour of Protea 'Sylvia', your garden can become a showcase for these captivating blooms.

Start your protea journey now, and enjoy spectacular flowers fresh from your own backyard.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

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