Telopea Enchanted Dawn

A later flowering variety, Telopea Enchanted Dawn is a spectacular hybrid, celebrated for its bold red blooms that emerge in spring, extending the Waratah flowering season. Its large, vibrant flowers make a striking visual impact in the garden and provide excellent stem quality for floral arrangements.

Well-suited to home gardens, ‘Enchanted Dawn’ also performs reliably for commercial cut flower growers, producing dramatic blooms with impressive presence and longevity. Its upright habit and show-stopping flowers make it an outstanding feature plant for garden beds and landscapes.

Thriving in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil, this Waratah hybrid combines ornamental beauty with practical performance—an ideal choice for gardeners and growers seeking late-season colour and standout floral form.

Telopea, commonly known as Waratah, are stunning Australian natives prized for their dramatic, bold blooms and strong architectural presence. Their vibrant flowers attract birds and bring a striking focal point to the garden, particularly in cooler climates where they thrive in full sun, though they do best in semi-shade. With a naturally upright growth habit, Waratahs also make excellent large hedges or windbreaks.

Waratahs are generally frost tolerant, but a late frost can damage their flowers, so choose a sheltered planting spot where possible. Unlike many Proteaceae, they will tolerate soil rich in organic matter, provided it is well drained, as they will not tolerate waterlogging. They require regular watering during dry periods and perform best with consistent moisture.

If growing in pots, use an Australian native potting mix and fertilise only with an Australian native plant fertiliser to keep them healthy. Lightly prune after flowering, or remove spent blooms to maintain shape. Apply surface mulch and light dressings of blood & bone each spring, and use a native slow-release fertiliser for ongoing nourishment.

With their iconic flowers, resilient nature and strong form, Telopea (Waratah) are a premium choice for gardeners seeking a dramatic native feature with lasting seasonal impact.