Telopea 'Essie's Gift' - Waratah

Telopea 'Essie's Gift' is a captivating Australian native Waratah celebrated for its stunning deep pink flower heads that bloom prolifically throughout spring. This compact, low-growing shrub reaches about 1.5 to 2 meters in height and up to 2 meters in width, making it perfect for low native hedges, medium to large containers, and striking cut flower displays.

Developed with inspiration from the renowned Tasmanian Waratah enthusiast Essie Huxley, this cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soils and enjoys most garden aspects when protected from harsh westerly winds. 'Essie's Gift' is drought tolerant once established and benefits from light pruning after flowering to promote shape and encourage further blooming.

Key Features:

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
• Height & Spread: 1.5–2 m tall, 2 m wide
• Flower Colour: Deep pink, large flower heads
• Bloom Period: Spring
• Light: Full sun to part shade, best protected from harsh afternoon sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic
• Uses: Low hedging, container planting, cut flower production
• Maintenance: Prune by one-third after flowering, apply native slow-release fertilisers
• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts nectar-feeding birds and pollinators
• Watering: Low once established with deep watering during heat spells
• Climate: Frost tolerant in temperate regions

Make a stunning native floral statement in your garden with the spectacular and compact Telopea 'Essie's Gift', a tribute to one of Tasmania's great Waratah champions.