Botanical name – Telopea 'Mallee Boy'

Common name – Mallee Boy Waratah

Description – Mallee Boy Waratah is a moderately vigorous variety with a bushy, neat growth habit. It produces bold, brilliant pink flowers with good form throughout the spring months, making it a great feature specimen for gardens or containers. With multi-branching stems from the base and a naturally bushy growth habit, 'Mallee Boy' is a great filler plant in multiple garden designs. It has vibrant green, narrow foliage, which compliments the bright blooms. The flowers are a great food source for native birds and provide long displays of colour in the garden.

Flower Colour – Pink

Flower Period – Spring

Fruiting – N/A

Location – Full sun to part shade, grows best in acidic soil with good drainage. Uses; Native gardens, wildlife-friendly garden spaces, feature specimen for gardens or containers, hedging solution. Blooms make stunning cut flowers.

Care – Moderate water requirements once established. In garden beds, 'Mallee Boy' grows best in acidic soil with good drainage. Apply a layer of mulch to assist moisture retention during dry periods. Do not fertilise young plants on initial planting, allow plants to establish before applying an application of slow-release native fertiliser. For containers, use a native premium potting mix and water daily during the growing season. Fertilise containers with a native slow release fertiliser after plants have settled.

Mature height – 3-4m H x 1.5-2.5m W

Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
140mm – 30cm

**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**

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Some quick facts about this plant:

	Full Sun
	Part Shade
	Low Watering
	Ideal for Pots
	Flowering
	Wild Life Attracting
	Frost Tolerant (mild)
	1.5-2.5m Wide
	3-4m High