Telopea truncata (Labill.) R. Br. Tasmanian Waratah
An upright shrub from the mountains of Tasmania with narrow, dark green leaves, to 10cm (4in) long, with paler undersides. The flowerheads are about 8cm (3in) across and are produced on the tips of the shoots in late spring. They comprise red flowers with four equal-sized sepals.
Cultivation Easily grown in poor, well-drained but moist soils. Avoid heavy applications of fertilizer.
Height and spread to 3m (10ft). USZ 9–11, surviving -6.5°C (20°F) of overnight frost. Needs summer water.