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GREVILLEA 'Canberra Gem'
Clusters of waxy bright pink flowers and aromatic foliage
£16.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £13 each
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Good to know
In a sheltered site can flower year round -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLeaves 3cm (1¼in) long, each tipped with a hard point. Rich green above, silky-hairy beneath.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
RacemesShort, dense racemes to 5cm (2in) long
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Linear
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Height
2-4m (6½-13ft) -
Spread
2-5m (6½-16ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, bushy shrub
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Pruning group 1
Suitable 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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Mature Size2-4m (6½-13ft)
2-5m (6½-16ft)
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