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PROTEA Telopea 'Braidwood Brilliant'
Commonly known as Waratah
Brilliant red flowers
£47.50 each
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
From a hybridisation of T. speciosissima and T. mongaensis in the 1960s .Developed at Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenRound-tipped, leathery leaves
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Red
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TubularPaired, tubular flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) long in flower heads 6-8cm (2½-3¼in) across
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Australian / New Zealand
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Entire
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Oblanceolate
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Height
1.5-2m (5-6½ft) -
Spread
1.5-2m (5-6½ft)
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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