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GREVILLEA
Long-lasting displays from flowers that open in succession.
Protea family so intolerant of phosphates. No requirement for supplemental feeding.
Genus of at least 250 species of evergreen trees and shrubs, most native to Australia, a few native to Indonesia, New Guinea and New Caledonia, found in woodland, rainforest and more open habitats.
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EvergreenShrubs and trees
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Will grow outside in milder locationsThis could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.Ericaceous compost, added grit in full light in greenhouse.
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Full sun
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowGrown for their spidery flowers and, usually, needle-like leaves.Pests & DiseasesNonePlace of originAustralia. A few in New Guinea, New Caledonia and Indonesia.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New Zealand
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertileNeutral to acid soil
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Toxic - Category CSkin irritantPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
Buy Varieties of GREVILLEA
GREVILLEA 'Bronze Rambler'
a groundover plant with bronzy-red deeply divided foliage and toothbrush flowers of deep purple-red right through the year
GREVILLEA 'Canberra Gem'
clusters of waxy bright pink flowers and aromatic foliage
GREVILLEA 'Fireworks'
bright red and yellow flowers and soft blue-green foliage
GREVILLEA 'Ignite'
orange-red with yellow
GREVILLEA johnsonii
pinkish-red flowers with needle-like leaflets
GREVILLEA juniperina
terminal racemes of bright red flowers in summer and bright green needle-like leaves
GREVILLEA juniperina sulphurea
arching stems and yellow flowers
GREVILLEA miqueliana subsp. moroka
wavy, round, evergreen leaves. Clusters of pendant flowers in a mixture of hues, orange, yellow and pink
GREVILLEA lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha
('Compacta') - prostrate, dwarf form with an attractive bushy habit and pinkish red and cream flowers.
GREVILLEA 'New Blood'
a new variety with clusters of intense bright red flowers
GREVILLEA 'Olympic Flame'
medium growing bush with pink and white spidery flowers
GREVILLEA 'Pink Lady'
ground-hugging shrub with needle leaves and small pink flowers in clusters
GREVILLEA robusta
an evergreen tree with pinnate leaves and orange-yellow flowers. Greyish-brown textured bark
GREVILLEA rosmarinifolia
dark green needle-like leaves and flowers pink and cream
GREVILLEA victoriae
very hardy species which forms a bushy shrub with silvery leaves. Long red hanging racemes of flowers