{"product_id":"shady-lady-crimson-waratah-telopea-shady-lady-crimson","title":"Shady Lady Crimson Waratah - Telopea 'Shady Lady Crimson'","description":"\u003cp\u003eShady Lady Crimson Waratah (\u003cem\u003eTelopea speciosissima\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eoreades\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shady Lady Crimson') is a vigorous hybrid waratah to about 3m with crimson flower heads in spring. Its mountain-forest parent gives it a tolerance of more shade and heavier soil than the classic waratah, which makes it one of the more forgiving waratahs to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates more shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers in dappled light where the species would sulk, opening up woodland positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with heavier soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is more tolerant of soils that hold more moisture, though good drainage still matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson heads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large crimson flowers appear in spring, followed by a long cut flower season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous.\u003c\/strong\u003e It establishes with more energy than many waratahs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar draws honeyeaters and lorikeets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodland and shaded beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant under tall trees where there is bright, filtered light. Space plants 2m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It teams well with tree ferns, correas and native grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut flower patches.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row gives a good supply of crimson blooms for the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Shady Lady Crimson in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled or morning sun is ideal, and it also accepts part shade. It suits warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. It does not like humid subtropical or tropical heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, humus-rich soil with good drainage. It tolerates heavier soil than the species, but never waterlogged ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while it establishes, with a thick layer of mulch. Use only low-phosphorus native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick flowers on long stems after bloom, which also tip prunes the plant. 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 Shady Lady Crimson Waratah in 140mm pots in packs of 10. These are young plants that need a season or two to settle before heavy flowering. Plant carefully without breaking up the root ball, 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\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden for wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates more shade than the species, but flowers best in bright, dappled or morning light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle clay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt copes better than the species, though you should still improve drainage by mounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a low-phosphorus native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, with crimson heads that last well in a vase. Young plants may need a season or two before flowering heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much shade can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt copes with bright, dappled or part shade, but flowers best with some sun each day. Deep shade will reduce flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":68095116575039,"sku":"TEL-SPE-SHALAD-140MM-P10","price":780.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/shady-lady-crimson-waratah-telopea-shady-lady-crimson.jpg?v=1794663494","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/shady-lady-crimson-waratah-telopea-shady-lady-crimson","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}