Telopea speciosissima ‘Fire and Brimstone’ – Waratah

Telopea speciosissima waratah 'Fire and Brimstone'

A dense medium to large shrub with deep green foliage with large red flowers with white tips to the stigmas. Needs a protected position as the flower bracts tend to burn in full sun or wind. A great feature shrub for general garden beds or rockeries. Also suitable for a large container and is a great cut flower.

Telopea speciosissima 'Fire and Brimstone'

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name: Fire and Brimstone

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly

Scientific Name: Telopea speciosissima

Common Name : Waratah

Height : 3

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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Telopea speciosissima ‘Fire and Brimstone’ – Waratah