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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Telopea speciosissima mongaensis Braidwood Brilliant Waratah,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Open Canopy

Description:

Widely known as a Waratah, this large evergreen native shrub has green foliage and brilliant red blooms in spring. Grows 3m high x 2m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

2-4m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Cut Flower, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Proteaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Red

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate