Dried Protea Compacta Buds bring sculptural beauty to floral arrangements. Stem length: approx. 25–30cm. Flower head: approx. 8–10cm tall, 3–4cm wide
45 in stock
Please select variation options.
Part of our South African Collection, with their elegant form and soft, muted colouring, our Dried Protea Compacta Buds bring sculptural beauty to floral arrangements. These natural buds display hues ranging from creamy ivory to gentle blush, offering a versatile focal flower for small arrangements, suiting neutral, rustic, and romantic design schemes.
Each stem measures approximately 25–30cm in length, with flower heads ranging between 8–10cm tall and 3–4cm wide. Their architectural shape and woody texture make them ideal for dried bouquets, home styling, and event installations.
Naturally dried and undyed, these compact Protea buds are perfect for adding subtle structure, and sophistication to any arrangement.
Dried Protea Compacta Flower Buds
Natural hues from cream to soft blush
Stem length: approx. 25–30cm
Flower head: approx. 8–10cm tall, 3–4cm wide
Sold per bunch
Naturally dried, no dyes or preservatives used
Style these dried flower buds alone in a ceramic vase or pair them with grasses and seed pods for a naturally textural display. Their subtle colour variation adds warmth and elegance to neutral interiors or softens bold palettes with a romantic feel.
Perfect for adding structure and earthy charm to dried wedding flowers or event décor. Use them in bridal bouquets, archway installations, or as a standout element in table centrepieces. Their resilient structure makes them easy to work with and long-lasting.
Mix with bunny tails and preserved roses for a soft, boho bouquet
Incorporate into autumn-inspired florals for a tonal, rustic look
Display as standalone focal flowers in tall narrow vases
Ideal for gifting or long-lasting home arrangements
Dried Protea Care InstructionsStore in a dry, cool place out of direct sunlight and humidity. These naturally dried flowers require no water and minimal handling to keep their form intact for many months or longer.
Place your order by 1pm on weekdays for same day dispatch with our preferred courier provider.
Orders placed on a Friday will arrive on Monday unless you choose a Saturday service.
Orders placed after 1pm on Friday will be dispatch on the following Monday.
Shipping starts from £9.13 (£10.95 inc. vat) and the price of packaging is £3.75 (£4.50 inc. vat)
Yes, we offer three delivery options as well as click & collect from our warehouse near Exeter in Devon. EX5 1AY
Weekday before 6pm: £10.95 (inc. vat.)
Weekday before 12 noon: £16.95 (inc. vat.)
Saturday: £26.95 (inc. vat.)
We mainly use DHL as our couriers, offering a next working day service to the majority of mainland UK. However, please note that next day delivery is not guaranteed so please allow enough time to receive your order, we recommend at least three days. Our couriers offer a tracked service; on the evening of dispatch you should receive an email letting you know they have your parcel in transit. On the morning of delivery you should receive another email giving you an estimated two hour time slot for delivery. For delivery to locations other than the mainland such as Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and the Shetland Isles this may take 2-3 days to arrive. Saturday deliveries are not guaranteed to these locations. Please note that our couriers do not operate on Sundays or Bank Holidays for either dispatch or delivery.
Orders placed before 1pm Monday – Friday are packed and collected by our couriers on the same day.
Orders placed on Friday before 1pm should arrive with you on Monday unless you select the premium Saturday service.
Orders placed between Friday (after 1pm) and Sunday will usually be shipped on Monday on a next day service.
Click & Collect orders can be ready for collection the same working day and you can collect your order between 8.30am – 3pm on Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) from the following address:
Barn Florist Unit 23, Woodbury Business Park Woodbury Devon EX5 1AY
If you’re unable to collect your order between 8.30am – 3pm on Monday – Friday please email sales@barnflorist.co.uk to arrange an alternative time for collection. Please note we can only hold click & collect orders for seven days from the date you placed your order.
We can ship outside of the UK, please contact us for a shipping quote, you may incur additional customs charges on receipt of goods.
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At Barn Florist bulk discounts are available on most products, plus accumulative discounts appear in your basket the more you spend
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