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Telopea speciosissima

Also Known As

  • New South Wales Waratah

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'-13'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Telopea speciosissima plant details

Telopea speciosissima is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Telopea speciosissima

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 13 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Telopea speciosissima

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Telopea speciosissima plant

How to Grow Telopea speciosissima

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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