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Telopea speciosissima

 
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Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Telopea (tell-OH-pee-uh) (Info)
Species: speciosissima (spee-kee-oh-SIS-ee-muh) (Info)

9 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Red

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Flowers are good for cutting

Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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No positives
2 neutrals
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Negative eliasastro On Jul 30, 2011, eliasastro from Athens
Greece (Zone 10a) wrote:

My experience with this plant has been short and disappointing.
On the day it arrived it got a sunburn in the leaves, after some hours of direct sun (but high temperatures). Then it recovered, so I transplanted it in a larger pot using an acid soil.
In the hottest day of the summer with a high of 102F (39C), it completely died. I think it dislikes very hot temperatures. Also, i am afraid that the potting mix i used contained Phosphorus that these plants totally hate.
I am convinced though that the main reason for it's death was extreme heat.

Neutral popper1 On Feb 7, 2009, popper1 from Mulberry, FL wrote:

I have had this plant for a couple years, grows extremely slow. Must be very careful the phosphate, it will kill the plant, 17:3:6 or slow release nitrogen are recommended. I'll see what happens. Hopefully it will get it going.

Neutral daphnexduck On Sep 17, 2007, daphnexduck from Tacoma, WA wrote:

I saw this plant growing in Russell, New Zealand (northern tip of North Island).

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Lakeland, Florida



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