{"product_id":"corroboree-waratah-telopea-corroboree","title":"Corroboree Waratah - Telopea 'Corroboree'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorroboree Waratah (\u003cem\u003eTelopea speciosissima\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003emongaensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Corroboree') is a hybrid waratah that offers many red flower heads on a shrub of about 3m. By crossing the classic waratah with its cooler-climate cousin, the breeders produced a plant that is more garden-tolerant than the pure species and flowers heavily in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMany red flower heads.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a free flowerer, covering itself with bright red heads in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore garden tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hybrid is easier to keep alive than the species, a big plus for first-time waratah growers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters and lorikeets come for the nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood cut flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems last well in a vase and the heads dry attractively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leathery green foliage looks tidy all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5 to 2m apart in a mixed border of banksias, grevilleas and native grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single shrub near the house makes a strong feature in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounded beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Raising the soil keeps the roots out of standing water, which is the main killer of waratahs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Corroboree Waratah in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade, or filtered light. It suits warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. Like all waratahs it dislikes humid subtropical and tropical heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, slightly acidic, free-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Avoid heavy clay and alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist while establishing, and mulch thickly. Use a low-phosphorus native fertiliser only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick flowers on long stems after bloom, which doubles as a prune. Shape lightly each year and 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 Corroboree Waratah in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and 200mm pots in packs of 6, young plants that need a season or two to settle before flowering well. Plant with care, 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\/grevilleas\"\u003eGrevilleas for the same garden\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 is it different from the species?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorroboree is a hybrid that is more tolerant of garden conditions and produces many red flower heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need special fertiliser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a low-phosphorus native fertiliser only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is hard going. It prefers cooler, drier-aired gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it flowers well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants usually need a season or two to settle, and the display builds as the shrub fills out. Pick flowers on long stems each year to keep it bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good cut flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The red heads last well in a vase, and cutting them on long stems also acts as a gentle prune for the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":68095115395391,"sku":"TEL-SPE-CORROB-140MM-P10","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095115428159,"sku":"TEL-SPE-CORROB-200MM-P6","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/corroboree-waratah-telopea-corroboree.jpg?v=1794663484","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/corroboree-waratah-telopea-corroboree","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}