A dense small shrub with broad deep green foliage with red, medium sized flat flower heads. A great feature shrub for general garden beds or rockeries. Also suitable for a large container and is a great cut flower, which helps to prune the plant as well. Likes a well drained soil, feed with a good native fertilizer in spring, watering in well after application.
Telopea ‘Braidwood Brilliant’ – Waratah
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Waratah
Scientific Name - Telopea
Family - Proteaceae
Cultivar Name - Braidwood Brilliant
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1.5
Maximum Height - 2
Minimum Width - 1.5
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Cold climate
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Open foliage, Column-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen, Wow factor
Special Uses - Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -