Telopea oreades
Genus Species: Telopea oreades
Common / Product Name: Gippsland Waratah
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Habit: SMALL TREES (ST)
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20cm | ||
Height x Width: 2 - 4m x 2.00 - 3.00m
Pruning: None Light
Frost Tolerance: High
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Adaptable
Drought Tolerance: High
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Flowering: starts: Spring / ends: Spring
Flower Colour: Red
Irrigation: Yes requires spring watering for best flowers, water during dry periods.
Lower Temperatures: Prefers temperate to cool temperature climates with good coverage to protect from frost, will tolerate occasional temperatures as low as -8°C.
Upper Temperatures: Temperatures in the Mid 30's°C to Low 40's°C.
Fertilising: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer, supplement with iron to prevent yellowing of leaves
Environment: Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.