Bush Glow Waratah (Home)
A 20 year breeding program of waratah from NSW, Victoria &Tasmania representing species Telopea speciossima, oreades & truncata has produced exciting new flowers. The images show some F2 & F3 hybrid selections from the breeding program undertaken by G Downe in Victoria. Generally, the flowers are smaller , especially the bracts , compared to usual NSW waratah. However, plants are generally vigorous & bushy , with smaller bracts less prone to bract burning. The following 3 varieties : Golden Globe, Champagne & Bridal Gown have Plant Breeders Rights protection prohibiting unlicensed propagation. License to grow these varieties has been granted to Proteaflora Nursery P/L, Monbulk. Commercial release in Australia was in Spring 2007 with Golden Globe being marketed as Shady Lady Yellow & Bridal Gown as Shady Lady White (improved). For commercial enquiries regarding these varieties , contact Proteaflora Nursery P/L http://www.protea.com.au/, For other enquiries you may contact Bush Glow Waratah via email at bushglowwaratah@hotmail.com
Telopea hybrid Golden Globe PBR ; marketed by Proteaflora as Shady Lady Yellow
Yellow flowers on compact bushy plant to 2m height. Minimal bracts.
Telopea hybrid Champagne PBR
Buff/ tangerine colour smaller flowers on compact bushy plant to 2m height. Minimal bracts. Glossy dark leaves.
Telopea hybrid Bridal Gown PBR
Pure white flowers on vigorous plant to 3m. Green leaves . Marketed by Proteaflora as Shady Lady White (improved).