Telopea ‘Bridal Gown, Shady Lady White’ – Waratah

Telopea speciosissima-x-oreades waratah 'Bridal Gown'

Fantastic new waratah that is a cross between Telopea Speciosissima and T. oreades. A dense medium to large shrub with broad deep green foliage with medium sized flower heads providing nectar flow for eager honeyeaters. Beautiful snow white flower colour. Needs a protected position as the flower bracts tend to burn in full sun or wind. A great feature shrub for general garden beds or rockeries. Also suitable for a large container and is a great cut flower. Feed with a good native fertilizer in spring, watering in well afterwards.

Telopea speciosissima-x-oreades 'Bridal Gown'
Telopea speciosissima-x-oreades 'Bridal Gown'

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name: Bridal Gown, Shady Lady White

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly

Scientific Name: Telopea

Common Name : Waratah

Height : 3

Flower Color : White

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