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Telopea speciosissima
New South Wales Warath
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This plant is the floral emblem of New South Wales and is one of the better known Waratahs. Large red clusters of terminal inflorescence in spring is insect and bird attracting. Can be pruned to maintain shape. Likes a rich well drained soil.

  • Height 2-3m
  • Spread 1-1.5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Telopea speciosissima
  • Common Name New South Wales Warath
  • Origin NSW
  • Habit Erect,Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Hills, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)