telopea
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Re: telopea
Not heard of Telopea Martin, I take it similar to Protea ?
Tell us about it
Tell us about it
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Re: telopea
yes Dave. its one of the australian proteas. They're actually hardier than proteas so probably a better prospect for the UK milder areas
Its name refers to it being bright enough to be seen from far away
Its name refers to it being bright enough to be seen from far away
Re: telopea
That's a cracker Bodster, I grew T Speciosissima once but keeled over at about a foot high. Not had much luck with the Protea family.
Re: telopea
yes that one does have a reputation of being hard to grow. The thing with proteas is you have to pick the right ones. The most showyy unfortunately aren't the hardiest
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Re: telopea
Which are the 'right ones'bodster wrote:yes that one does have a reputation of being hard to grow. The thing with proteas is you have to pick the right ones. The most showyy unfortunately aren't the hardiest
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Re: telopea
Any of the hybrids are supposed to be a lot easier to grow. Shady lady is aparently the most common so I guess that must be easier. Briadwood brilliant though would be the best here as its the hardiest