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Telopea speciosissima ‘Shade of Pale’ – Waratah

Telopea speciosissima waratah 'Shade of-Pale'

Telopea ‘Shade of Pale’ is an unusual and beautifully coloured waratah, with pale bracts surrounding a centre suffused with pink. It grows to a dense medium to large shrub with broad pale green foliage. A great feature shrub for general garden beds or rockeries. Also suitable for a large container and is a great cut flower.

  • Telopea speciosissima waratah 'Shade of-Pale'

    Telopea speciosissima 'Shade of-Pale'

  • Telopea speciosissima waratah 'Shade of-Pale'

    Telopea speciosissima 'Shade of-Pale'

  • Telopea speciosissima waratah 'Shade of-Pale'

    Telopea speciosissima 'Shade of-Pale'

Family : Proteaceae
Cultivar Name: Shade of Pale
Plant Type : Large shrub
Width : 1.5
Flowering Time : Spring
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage
Soil Moisture : Well-drained
Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly
Scientific Name: Telopea speciosissima
Common Name : Waratah
Height : 3
Flower Color : White, Pink
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden
Light : Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects