From the Proteaceae family, Protea is a genus of around 50 species of flowering shrubs and trees native to South Africa and Australia. They are also called "sugar bushes" due to their production of copious amounts of nectar. Proteas grow in a large variety of shapes and sizes. The flowers typically come in shades of pink, red, orange, white, and yellow. They have a great vase life when fresh and look wonderful dried – so you can keep them for even longer