GREVILLEA victoriae

Commonly known as Royal grevillea

Very hardy species which forms a bushy shrub with silvery leaves. Long red hanging racemes of flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Lance-shaped to broadly ovate, pointed or round-tipped, stalked leaves 3014cm (1¼-5½in) long, tapered towaeds the base
  • Red
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Rounded 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)
  • Full sun

GREVILLEA victoriae

 
Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
£16.50 each 
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    In a sheltered site can flower year round
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Southeastern Australia
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    Pendent racemes to 7cm (2¾in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Australian / New Zealand
    Border
    Suitable for a sheltered, sunny border
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    (see photos above)
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • 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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
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    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Moderately fertile
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Skin irritant
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Grevillea Growing Guide
2m (6½ft)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft)
 

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