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Telopea mongaensis
Monga Waratah
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Small hardy shrub from the cool, wet areas of southern NSW. Lovely pink/red spidery looking blooms in spring.  Bird attracting. Can be pruned after flowering to maintain shape. Likes a rich well drained soil.

  • Height 2-3m
  • Spread 2-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Telopea mongaensis
  • Common Name Monga Waratah
  • Origin NSW
  • Habit Erect,Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • 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)