Waratah
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A striking native shrub with dense, grey-green foliage, Waratah Shady Lady Red creates an immediate visual impact. The showy, vibrant red flowers burst out in all their glory from spring to summer, creating an eye-catching display. Superb in any garden bed or rockery, and suitable for a large container. Shady Lady Red is a flamboyant, long-lasting cut flower.
Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Drought and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 1.5m
Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Drought and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 1.5m
Telopea Enchanted Red is a truly iconic flower - the red waratah graces the flags, buildings and stationery of every NSW State department. Enchanted Red produces dramatic large red waratahs that contrast beautifully against dark green, leathery leaves in spring. As the flowerheads age, the end of the red bracts turn a luminous pale pink/white. The flowers attract native birds and bees to the garden and provide a haven. The flowers are popular in floral arrangements due to their long straight stems and the uniformity of their flower heads.
Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Shelter from the hot afternoon sun. Drought and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 1.5m
Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Shelter from the hot afternoon sun. Drought and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 1.5m
Emperor's Torch Waratah is a stunning native shrub that has a vigorous and open growth habit. This dazzling shrub features toothed green leathery leaves that contrast beautifully with the masses of large, vibrant red blooms. Due to its height, Emperor's Torch is perfect for screens or massed planting. The beautiful flowers are very popular in floral arrangements due to their straight long stems and the uniformity of their flower heads. Cultivated waratahs require heavy pruning once established - it is recommended to cut them back after flowering.
Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil. Improve drainage by building a mound or raised bed.
Conditions: Full sun protected from cold winds. Drought and frost-tolerant
Size: Height 2-4m x width 1.5m
Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil. Improve drainage by building a mound or raised bed.
Conditions: Full sun protected from cold winds. Drought and frost-tolerant
Size: Height 2-4m x width 1.5m
Camellia japonica White Waratah presents as an elegant, upright shrub/tree with versatile uses in the garden. Its strong growth habit makes it ideal for hedging, bordering, or as a striking standalone specimen. Boasting a very old-style, semi-double anemone form, White Waratah's blooms are pure white - adding a touch of grace and charm to any landscape. With an extended flowering season, White Waratah offers a long-lasting floral display, enhancing winter and spring gardens with its elegant blooms.
Soil: Requires well-drained, compost-enriched soil; raised beds are recommended for heavy clay soils.
Conditions: Thrives in part shade to shade; tolerates morning sun until midday with adequate mulching and watering, especially during summer months.
Size: Height 3-8m+ x width 1.5-2.5m
Soil: Requires well-drained, compost-enriched soil; raised beds are recommended for heavy clay soils.
Conditions: Thrives in part shade to shade; tolerates morning sun until midday with adequate mulching and watering, especially during summer months.
Size: Height 3-8m+ x width 1.5-2.5m
Gembrook Telopea is a hardy and vigorous waratah that has an open habit. It has toothed green leathery leaves, and its spectacular warm red flowers appear in abundance during spring. These blooms attract a profusion of native birds and butterflies to the garden. The exquisite flowers of Gembrook are highly sought after for use in floral arrangements due to their long straight stems and the uniformity of their flower heads. After flowering, it is recommended to prune cultivated waratahs heavily once they are established.
Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil.
Conditions: Full sun protected from cold winds. Drought and frost tolerant
Size: Height 2-4m x width 1.5m
Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil.
Conditions: Full sun protected from cold winds. Drought and frost tolerant
Size: Height 2-4m x width 1.5m
