Telopea Species, New South Wales Waratah, Waratah
Telopeaspeciosissima

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Telopea (tell-OH-pee-uh)
Species: speciosissima (spee-kee-oh-SIS-ee-muh)

Synonym:Embothrium spathulatum

Synonym:Embothrium speciosissimum

Synonym:Embothrium speciosum

Synonym:Hylogyne spathulata

Synonym:Hylogyne speciosa

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds