Waratah
Telopea speciosissima
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Basic Information
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: telopea
Plant ID (slug): telopea-speciosissima
Numeric ID: 1898
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Telopea speciosissima is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 2 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Australia - New South Wales.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Nectar Edible Uses: The flowers produce copious amounts of nectar, this can be sipped directly or used to make a sweet beverage[183].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Telopea speciosissima Waratah PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Telopea speciosissima is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 2 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.