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New tropical protea flowers expand floriculture opportunities across Hawaiʻi
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) have bred new "tropical" pincushion protea (Leucospermum) hybrids that bloom near sea level, reducing local reliance on…
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Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience have bred new “tropical” pincushion protea (Leucospermum) hybrids that can bloom near sea level. The hybrids allow growers at all elevations to harvest flowers nearly year‑round, reducing local reliance on imported flowers. The new genetic combinations also provide colorful contributions to urban, commercial and resort landscapes.
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