Overview

Telopea speciosissima 'Red Embers' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Telopea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Telopea speciosissima 'Red Embers' 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 speciosissima, commonly known as the New South Wales waratah or simply waratah, is a large shrub in the plant family Proteaceae. It is endemic to New South Wales in Australia.

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.

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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 speciosissima 'Red Embers' 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 speciosissima 'Red Embers'

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