Telopea speciosissima 'Shady Lady Red' - Waratah

Shady Lady Red Telopea is a stunning Australian native shrub celebrated for its large, vibrant red flowers that brighten shady garden areas. This Waratah variety thrives in sheltered, part-shade to full-shade spots, adding bold colour and architectural interest to lifestyle gardens and native plant landscapes. Blooming in late winter through spring, it attracts nectar-feeding birds and adds significant wildlife value.

With a compact, bushy growth reaching about 1.5 to 2 meters tall and wide, Shady Lady Red is perfect for shaded borders, understory planting, or feature display in cooler temperate climates. It prefers well-drained acidic soils enriched with organic matter and requires regular watering in dry periods. This frost-tolerant cultivar is easy to maintain with light pruning after flowering to keep it compact and healthy.

Key Features:

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
• Height & Spread: 1.5–2 meters
• Flower Colour: Bright vibrant red
• Bloom Time: Late winter to spring
• Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
• Soil: Well-drained, acidic, organic-rich
• Uses: Shaded garden beds, native borders, nectar garden
• Maintenance: Low; light pruning after flowering
• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts birds and pollinators
• Climate: Frost tolerant; suitable for temperate gardens

Bring dramatic floral colour and Australian native charm to shady garden spaces with Shady Lady Red Telopea, a resilient and show-stopping specimen.