Overview
Telopea Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo') is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Telopea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Telopea Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo') 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 Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo') is a bushy cultivar of the Telopea genus, which comprises sizable evergreen shrubs or small trees with tough, leathery foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing, sheltered positions. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acidic pH. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is suitable for sub-tropical, coastal, city and courtyard gardens, as well as patios and containers. Its large, vibrant flowers appear in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest to the garden.
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 Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo') 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 Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo')
- 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 Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo')?
Telopea Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo') prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Telopea Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo') need?
Telopea Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo') grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Telopea Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo') hardy in the UK?
Telopea Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo') 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 Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo')?
Semi-ripe or leaf-bud cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
More in the Telopea genus
- Telopea speciosissima 'Am Waratah'
- Telopea speciosissima 'Red Embers'waratah 'Red Embers'
- Telopea 'Burgundy'
- Telopea Shady Lady Red