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Telopea 'Red Embers'

Telopea ‘Red Embers’ is a bold and beautiful evergreen shrub, known for its vivid red waratah flowers that bloom in mid-to-late spring. Growing to around 3 m tall and 2 m wide, it forms a dense, upright shrub that is ideal for feature planting, borders, or containers. It thrives in full sun or partial shade with well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Hardy and bird-attracting, it suits coastal and sheltered gardens, offering long-lasting colour and year-round structure.

A red flower on Telopea 'Red Embers'.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:3.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal
Garden uses:Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku15922

Growing Telopea 'Red Embers'

Telopea 'Red Embers' thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with full sun or partial shade. Choose a sheltered site with good airflow and protection from strong winds and heavy frost. Avoid clay or waterlogged soils. Using raised beds or sloped ground tends to work well. Water regularly during dry periods, especially while establishing, but avoid overwatering. Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping it away from the base of the plant. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage future blooms.

Telopea 'Red Embers' landscaping uses

Telopea 'Red Embers' is ideal as a bold feature plant in garden beds and mixed borders. Its vivid red blooms make a striking focal point, especially in spring. It also suits large containers for patios or entrances and performs well in coastal gardens due to its tolerance of wind and salt air. Use it to attract native birds, add evergreen structure, or bring year-round interest to sheltered or sloped sites.

Plant Size and Spacing

Telopea 'Red Embers' typically grows to around 3 m tall and 2 m wide. When planting, allow at least 2–2.5 m spacing between plants or nearby structures to accommodate their mature size and ensure good airflow. This spacing supports healthy growth, reduces the risk of fungal issues, and allows the plant’s bold flowers and form to be fully appreciated in the landscape.

Why buy Telopea 'Red Embers' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium-grade Telopea 'Red Embers' plants that are healthycarefully nurtured for strong establishment, bold flowering, and long-term garden appeal. Whether you’re creating a striking feature, attracting birds, or planting in containers or coastal gardens, you’ll receive expert advice, fast delivery, and trusted service from one of NZ’s leading plant nurseries.

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