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GREVILLEA rosmarinifolia
Commonly known as Rosemary grevillea
Dark green needle-like leaves and crimson flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenPrickle-tipped leaves 1-4cm (½-1½in) long, narrowly elliptic or lance-shaped with margins rolled under.
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RedCrimson
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Height50cm-3m (20in-10ft)
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Spread1-5m (3-16ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightMany-branched shrub with spreading, sometimes arching, stems.
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Tall Shrub
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Full sun
GREVILLEA rosmarinifolia
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowIn a sheltered site can flower year round. Can be used for hedgingPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originAustralia (New South Wales, Victoria)Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeRacemes4-7cm (1½-2¾in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile.Neutral to acid soil
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Toxic - Category CSkin irritantPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Grevillea Growing Guide
50cm-3m (20in-10ft)
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Useful extras...
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00