Telopea truncata
TASMANIAN WARATAH
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
2.5m

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Pruning: Tip prune regularly from a young age for density. Cut spent flowering stems by half. Remove old & unhealthy stems to their base.

Fertilising: Only use low phosphorus fertiliser according to manufacturer's directions.

 
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Telopea truncata
TASMANIAN WARATAH
Proteaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
2.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: red or yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: hard

Animals: bird attracting






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