A dense medium to large shrub with broad grey-green foliage with large red, flat flower heads providing nectar flow for eager honeyeaters. A great feature shrub for general garden beds or rockeries. Also suitable for a large container and is a great cut flower. Best in a free draining soil, feed with a good native fertilizer in spring, watering in well after application to prevent leaf burn.
Telopea speciosissima ‘Corroboree’ – Waratah
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Waratah
Scientific Name - Telopea speciosissima
Family - Proteaceae
Cultivar Name - Corroboree
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 2.5
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 3
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, Cottage garden, Flower garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Open foliage
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 -