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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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Evergreen - shrubs and trees
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This 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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Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for their spidery flowers and, usually, needle-like leaves. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - Australia. A few in New Guinea, New Caledonia and Indonesia. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Neutral to acid soil
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Grevillea Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of GREVILLEA
GREVILLEA juniperina >
Commonly known as: Juniper leaf, Prickly spider flower.
Terminal racemes of bright red flowers in summer and bright green needle-like leaves
GREVILLEA miqueliana subsp. moroka >
Commonly known as: Mount Wellington form, Oval-leaf grevillea.
Wavy, round, evergreen leaves. Clusters of pendant flowers in a mixture of hues, orange, yellow and pink
GREVILLEA lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha' >
Commonly known as: Woolly grevillea.
('Compacta') - prostrate, dwarf form with an attractive bushy habit and pinkish red and cream flowers. Thrives in Cornish conditions and yet has proved hardy in the north
GREVILLEA rosmarinifolia >
Commonly known as: Rosemary grevillea.
Dark green needle-like leaves and crimson flowers
GREVILLEA victoriae >
Commonly known as: Royal grevillea.
Very hardy species which forms a bushy shrub with silvery leaves. Long red hanging racemes of flowers
Useful extras...
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
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)
2 options from £6.00
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
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 £10.20
