Telopea Shady Lady Red
€34.95
Min Temp : | -7°C |
Location: | Full sun |
Water requirements : | Weekly |
Flowering period : | 2-4 |
Scented : | No |
Edible: | No |
Use: | Container / Terrace / Houseplant |
Evergreen: | Yes |
Height: | up to 2.5m |
Description
Waratah (Telopea) is a genus of flowering plants native to New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The most well-known is the Telopea speciosissima, with red flowers.
Telopea is a member of the Proteaceae plant family. The name waratah comes from the Eora Aboriginals, the original inhabitants of Sydney and the surrounding area.