29 Inch Burgundy Protea Stem

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Protea rarely reads as delicate, and this one leans into that fully. Layered burgundy petals wrap a dense, textured center, while the oversized leaves and bark-like stem give it real weight in the hand — a stem built to be noticed rather than blended in.

Design Function: A bold, structural faux stem built for depth and dimension — best used to anchor an arrangement rather than fill it out.

Details at a Glance:

• Faux stem with realistic bark-like texture (bloom head not real-touch)
• Full bloom head with layered petal design
• Dimensions: approximately 29" long
• Color: Burgundy
• Sold individually

Category Standard: Within our faux floral stems, the protea sits in the structural, statement-bloom category — built for visual weight and texture, distinct from our softer real-touch lily and hydrangea stems.

How to Style It: Display a single stem for impact in a simple vase, or cluster several alongside green, pink, peach, or cream florals for a curated, designer-style arrangement.

Where It Works Best: Coffee tables and dining tables in modern, tropical-inspired, or minimalist rooms — anywhere a single stem needs to carry the whole arrangement.

Mel's Styling Take: I love this stem in a low arrangement with cream and mauve florals for a fall-leaning palette — one protea does more visual work than five smaller stems combined.

Pairs Well With: 26" Flocked Creamy Heirloom Mauve King Protea Stem · King Protea Art Print · Poe Metal Vase. Also pairs well with our 26" Flocked Purple King Protea Stem and Fluted Marble Tray.

Also Available In: 26" Flocked Purple King Protea Stem, for a different palette in a similar sculptural silhouette.

Good to Know: The bloom head is not real-touch, though the stem itself has a realistic bark-like texture — worth noting if you're layering it with our real-touch lily or hydrangea stems.

Product Insight: Customers choose this stem when an arrangement needs one piece to do the heavy lifting — it's a favorite for fall-leaning, texture-forward displays.

Shipping policy for the Seasonal Home Decor Curated Collection Pieces: 
Our curated collection pieces are released seasonally and generally ship within 3–4 weeks of launch. Because complimentary shipping is included with every curated décor purchase, we do our very best to ship your items together in one beautifully packed box — fewer shipments, less packaging, and honestly, one big unboxing moment is so much more satisfying anyway. We appreciate your patience as we pull it all together with care.

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