Protea species: South Africa’s national flower, featuring striking, large and colorful bracts. • Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis): The source of rooibos tea, adapted to sandy, acidic soils.

This is unprecedented for South Africa at the Chelsea Flower show. RHS president Keith ... was made to include rarely seen hybrids such as Protea “Snow Leopard” as well as the Protea sulphurea ...

For ultralocal, uniquely South African souvenirs ... “I love the Africa-shaped pendant made from recycled flattened protea flowers set in sterling silver from African Fynbosgems [available ...

Adding insult to injury is the fact the South African team logo is green, gold and includes the iconic Protea flower, while the SACA’s new logo uses the SA state colours of red, gold and blue.