As of Jun 19, 2026, 8:24 PM, confirmed recently, likely happening now. There is recent confirmation nearby. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The King Protea (Protea cynaroides) is South Africa's national flower and a signature species of the Cape Floristic Region's fynbos.
Individual plants produce large, bowl-shaped flowerheads that open over weeks; flowering is driven by regional winter rainfall and varies by altitude and latitude across the Western and Southern Cape.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Protea Garden) |
| Postberg Flower Reserve, West Coast National Park |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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