Botanical name – Telopea 'Sugar Plum'

Common name – Waratah 'Sugar Plum'

Description – Telopea 'Sugar Plum' is a stunning Australian native shrub that produces brilliantly rich red blooms. Flowers are borne on the tips of branches which make perfect cut flowers. The blooms are also bird-attracting and a great food source for our native wildlife. This low maintenance native has a naturally compact growth habit and stunning deep green leaves. 'Sugar Plum' is a part of the Wild Brumby collection and comes from one of Australia's leading and dedicated Waratah breeding programs.

Flower Colour – Brilliant rich red

Flower Period – Spring to early summer

Fruiting – N/A

Location – Full sun to part shade.  Uses; Native Gardens, Wildlife-friendly garden spaces, Feature specimen for gardens or containers, Hedging solution, Blooms make stunning cut flowers.

Care – Telopea 'Sugar Plum' has moderate water requirements once established. For garden beds, it grows best in acidic soil with good drainage. An added layer of mulch will assist moisture retention during periods of dryness. Do not fertilise young Waratah plants on initial planting. Allow plants to establish before applying an application of slow-release native fertiliser. In 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 – 2.5m H x 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)
	2.5m Wide
	2.5m High