GREVILLEA 'Ignite'
Orange-red with yellow
£20.00
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Good to know
In a sheltered site can flower year round -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Australia (New South Wales, Victoria). -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenSmall, sharply pointed, deep green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long
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Bicolor
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RacemesSlightly pendulous, dense racemes 6cm (2½in) long
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
80cm (32in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, rounded 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) -
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 Size80cm (32in)
1m (39in)
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