Among the proteaceae there is a vast variety of exotic flowers, and many of these plants have a long blooming season, especially here in coastal California, where the weather mimics their native South African and Australian coastal landscapes.

Grevillea are incredibly useful shrubs in the landscape. These low-maintenance shrubs offer soft, airy texture and nearly year-round blooms. Their unique flowers are hummingbird magnets!

Our growing grounds in the beautiful Rainbow Valley have been hard at work; both our stores are stocked with the widest selection of Proteas and Leucospermums that we've had all year! Learn which ones are available now, then get your favorites at Flora Grubb Gardens in San Francisco or Los Angeles.

Late winter is when leucadendrons are at their most stunning, showing their vibrant color and putting out shiny new growth. Flora Grubb Gardens stores in SF and LA are always stocked with a rainbow of different varieties ready to come home with you!

Plant genera in the Protea family (“Proteaceae”) include Banksia (Australia), Grevillea (Australia), Hakea (Australia), Isopogon (Australia), Leucadendron (South Africa), Leucospermum (South Africa), Protea (South Africa). These plants in the Proteaceae share several requirements and characteristics in common.