Waratah (Telopea species) are Australian native plants loved for their large flowers that come in a range of colours including red, white, pink, and even yellow. Waratahs thrive in warm temperate and cool temperate climates when planted in full sun to part shade (depending on the variety). Waratahs are long-lived plants that flower in spring and range in height from 1-5 metres depending on the variety. The more compact plants can successfully be grown in pots. Waratah’s prefer a free draining, slightly acidic soil.
Waratah flowers are wonderful cut and nectloving birds will enjoy flocking to them in your garden.