Telopea speciosissima - NSW Waratah - 15 Seeds

This magnificent tree is the state flower of New South Wales. 
Growing to about 3m in height and 1.5m in width it is an erect shrub with stiff wedge shaped dark green leaves terminating in bright crimson florets up to 15cm across and surrounded by smooth red bracts.  
 
It lives in cold to semi tropical climates and is mildly frost resistant. 
In Australia it is recommended that it should be planted in dappled sunlight facing the morning sun and prefers well drained loamy soil.

Waratah flowers in the Spring and a good bush can produce up to 100 flowers during its season.  The flowers are very sought after commercially as a high quality cut flower. 
 
Large quantities of nectar are produced when flowering and the plant is a favourite with all nectar seeking birds.

15 premium quality seeds shipped on receipt of cleared funds.