Telopea truncata (Tasmanian waratah)
Botanical Information
Family | Proteaceae |
Genus | Telopea |
Species | truncata |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to Tasmania and eastern Australia. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | greater than 9a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | 1 - 5 |
Temperature (°F) | 34 - 40 |
Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A slow-growing, evergreen shrub with pale, rounded leaves. |
Shape | Bushy. |
Landscape | Sub-tropical garden, container plant. |
Propagation | Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings, leaf-bud cuts, or seed. |
Cultivation | Grow in moist but well-drained, slightly acid, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade. |
Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |