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Shady Lady waratah Telopea 'Shady Lady Red'
When it flowers
- January, not flowering
- February, not flowering
- March, not flowering
- April, not flowering
- May, not flowering
- June, not flowering
- July, not flowering
- August, not flowering
- September, flowering
- October, flowering
- November, flowering
- December, not flowering
Vigorous hybrid waratah with red flower heads, more forgiving of shade than the wild species.
A cross between the NSW waratah (Telopea speciosissima) and the Gippsland waratah (Telopea oreades). It is taller and more adaptable than the NSW waratah, tolerating part shade and a range of soils, with bright red flower heads in spring.
In the garden
- Leaves
- Large, leathery, dark green leaves.
- Attracts
- Birds
- Flowers
- Domed red flower heads, 8 to 10 cm across.
Growing conditions
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Sandy, loam and clay
- Soil pH
- Acidic
- Drainage
- Needs good drainage
- Frost
- Moderate frost
- Water
- Some dry spells
- Climate
- Subtropical, temperate and cool and alpine
Planting and care
- Grown from
- Cuttings
Planting
Morning sun or light shade in very well-drained, slightly acid soil with good air flow. Mulch well.
Pruning
Cut long stems when picking flowers, or cut back after flowering; this brings on more flowering stems next year.
Care
Use a low-phosphorus native fertiliser, if any. Water during dry spells.
Where it comes from
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Order
- Proteales
- Native to
- Garden origin
Where to buy
Widely available.
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Further reading
- Telopea 'Shady Lady Red' on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)
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