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 | Use in a sub-tropical garden or as a container plant. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings 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, Near Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Photographs
Telopea truncata, form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Near Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Telopea truncata, leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Near Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.