
<








>
GREVILLEA victoriae
Commonly known as Royal grevillea
Very hardy species which forms a bushy shrub with silvery leaves. Long red hanging racemes of flowers
Plant Details
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Good to know
In a sheltered site can flower year round -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Southeastern Australia -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
-
EvergreenLance-shaped to broadly ovate, pointed or round-tipped, stalked leaves 3014cm (1¼-5½in) long, tapered towaeds the base
-
Red
-
RacemesPendent racemes to 7cm (2¾in) long
-
Frost hardy (down to -5)
-
Entire
-
Lanceolate
-
Ovate
-
Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightRounded shrub with spreading or ascending branchlets. Produces honeysuckle-like flowers 2.5cm (1in) long from club-shaped buds
-
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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
-
Spring Seasonal Interest
-
Summer Seasonal Interest
-
Winter Seasonal Interest
-
skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
-
Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
-
Pruning group
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.
-
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilModerately fertileNeutral to acid soil
-
Sun Requirements
Full sun
Grevillea Growing Guide