In early 1994, Bill Mertens established Anuhea Farm in upcountry Maui, Hawaii, where he planted numerous varieties of protea. The crop flourished, and Anuhea is now a major supplier of protea throughout the U.S. Anuhea Flowers takes its name from the Hawaiian word "anuhea", meaning "a cool, soft, fragrant breeze throughout the trees" as our farm is surrounded by the scent of eucalyptus trees

Many different varieties of protea make up our plant mix, with the first major harvest taking place during 1996 with 195,000 stems harvested. In 1999, we were one of the larger producers of Hawaiian protea. We continue to grow, offer our customers the finest protea grown anywhere, and now have additional varieties ready to bloom this year of 2005.

Anuhea Flowers operates a small retail shop in Makawao, just a short distance from the farm. Here we sell protea gift boxes, protea wreaths, and other special arrangements which will change each month.

Anuhea Farm is located at the 2,300 foot level on the slopes of Haleakala Crater in Olinda above Makawao town on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The farm consists of 14 planted acres with the ability to expand to 25 acres. Farm tours can be arranged, in advance, by calling the shop in Makawao:
1-888-325-1988.

Anuhea Farm employs a full time staff to harvest and prepare protea for delivery. Our staff, consisting of a mix of many cultures, is dedicated to growing the finest proteas anywhere on earth.

The beautiful protea photographs to the right represent part of a limited series comprised of 250 prints (of each size offered). All prints are museum quality giclees printed on your choice of archival Somerset Velvet watercolor paper or canvas. They are each printed using the finest ultra chrome pigmented inks available capturing the amazing detail and brilliant colors of photographer Cindy's work. Each print has a UV protective coating securing non-fade longevity. Under normal conditions your print should not fade for at least 75++ years. Please contact us for information on purchasing these prints.