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GREVILLEA 'Canberra Gem'
Clusters of waxy bright pink flowers and aromatic foliage
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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 pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
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Height2-4m (6½-13ft)
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Spread2-5m (6½-16ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, bushy 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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GREVILLEA 'Canberra Gem'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowIn a sheltered site can flower year roundPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originAustralia.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeRacemesShort, dense racemes to 5cm (2in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf shapeLinear
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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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Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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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
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Grevillea Growing Guide
2-4m (6½-13ft)
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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)
3 options from £3.00
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 £10.00