Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Telopea

Species:

Telopea speciosissima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

red

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Serotinous follicles open after fire; resprouts from lignotuber.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; smoke treatment may enhance germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash