Tall Gippsland and eastern Victorian endemic waratah forming a slender tree to 10 m, with leathery narrow leaves and dome-shaped scarlet flower heads in spring. Distinct from the Sydney waratah in the database.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–10 | −6.7 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H4 | −10 °C to −5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–4 | −10 °C to 5 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Endemic to the cool-temperate forests of eastern Victoria and southern NSW — Gippsland to Wadbilliga
- Distinct from the Sydney waratah Telopea speciosissima (already in the database) — Gippsland waratah is a tree form rather than a shrub, with smaller flower heads, and is more cold-tolerant
- Demands acidic well-drained soil and shelter from drying winds
- WARNING: Phosphorus sensitive — never use phosphate fertilisers
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