Telopea 'Gembrook Waratah'
Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Telopea speciosissima hybrid |
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Height: | 3.5m |
Width: | 1.5m |
Flowering time: | Spring |
Bird Attracting: | Yes |
Position: | Prefers Full Sun, but will tolerate part shade |
Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
Uses: | Cut Flower, Feature Plant, Hedge |
Description: 'Gembrook Waratah' is a large shrub, which produces an abundance of large red blooms in Spring.
The flowers of Gembrook Waratah are popular in floral arrangements, due to their straight long stems and uniformity of their flower heads.
How to look after Gembrook Waratah:
This waratah should be planted in a well drained soil.
Gembrook Waratah will require frequent watering in the first summer of planting.
Remove spent flowers after flowering to maintain shape of plant.