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

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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

Danger

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

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