{"product_id":"braidwood-brilliant-waratah-telopea-braidwood-brilliant","title":"Braidwood Brilliant Waratah - Telopea 'Braidwood Brilliant'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBraidwood Brilliant Waratah (\u003cem\u003eTelopea speciosissima\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003emongaensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Braidwood Brilliant') is a compact, cold-hardy hybrid with brilliant red flower heads on a shrub of about 2.5m. Bred from a classic waratah and a high-country species, it copes with frost better than most waratahs, making it a good choice for cooler gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles frosts and cold winters that would damage the species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e A smaller, tidier shrub fits smaller gardens and mixed borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant red flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Domed red heads appear in spring and last well when cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters and lorikeets visit the nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, toothed leaves give year-round structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A reliable waratah where frosts are heavy. Plant 1.5 to 2m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall native borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact shape suits a front garden among native grasses and correas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounded beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Raise the planting position so water drains away freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Braidwood Brilliant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade, or bright filtered light. It is ideal for cool temperate gardens and also does well in warm temperate ones. It is unsuited to humid subtropical and tropical areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, deep, free-draining soil rich in humus. Avoid heavy clay and alkaline ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while establishing and mulch thickly. Use only low-phosphorus native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flowers on long stems after blooming, which doubles as a light prune. Avoid cutting into old bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Braidwood Brilliant Waratah in 140mm pots in packs of 10. These young plants need a season or two to establish before flowering well. Plant without disturbing the roots, mulch and water in. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eTop bird-attracting native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold-hardy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the more frost-hardy waratahs, suited to cool gardens, though young plants appreciate shelter in their first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is compact, reaching about 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need special soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Free-draining, slightly acidic soil and low-phosphorus fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, with brilliant red heads that last well when cut. Young plants may need a couple of seasons to settle first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit a small garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its compact habit of about 2.5m and tidy evergreen foliage suit front gardens and mixed borders, so long as the soil drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I mulch it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A thick layer of leaf litter or coarse mulch keeps the roots cool and moist. Keep it clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":68095116673343,"sku":"TEL-SPE-BRABRI-140MM-P10","price":441.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/braidwood-brilliant-waratah-telopea-braidwood-brilliant.jpg?v=1794663503","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/braidwood-brilliant-waratah-telopea-braidwood-brilliant","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}