Overview
Telopea 'Burgundy' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Telopea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Telopea 'Burgundy' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include sub-tropical, city and courtyard gardens, coastal and patio and container plants.
About
Telopea 'Burgundy' is a bushy cultivar of the Telopea genus, which comprises sizable, evergreen shrubs or small trees with tough, leathery foliage. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are moist but well-drained and acidic in pH. It prefers a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade, ideally south- or west-facing. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is suitable for sub-tropical, coastal, city, courtyard, patio, and container gardens. Its large, vibrant flowers appear at the branch tips during spring and summer.
About the genus
The waratah is an Australian-endemic genus of five species of large shrubs to small trees, native to the southeastern parts of Australia. The best-known species in this genus is Telopea speciosissima, which has bright red flowers and is the New South Wales (NSW) state emblem. The waratah is a member of the family Proteaceae, flowering plants (Angiosperms) distributed in the Southern Hemisphere.
Wikipedia contributors, "Waratah", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Waratah
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Telopea
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Telopea 'Burgundy' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Sub-tropical, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Telopea 'Burgundy'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe or leaf-bud cuttings with bottom heat in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally problem free
- Disease resistance
- Generally problem free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Telopea 'Burgundy'?
Telopea 'Burgundy' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Telopea 'Burgundy' need?
Telopea 'Burgundy' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Telopea 'Burgundy' hardy in the UK?
Telopea 'Burgundy' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Telopea 'Burgundy'?
Semi-ripe or leaf-bud cuttings with bottom heat in summer.