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GREVILLEA johnsonii
Commonly known as Johnson's spider flower
Pinkish-red flowers with needle-like leaflets
£30.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Pests & Diseases
Generally pest free -
Place of origin
New South Wales -
Evergreen
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Red
Pinkish red -
Racemes
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Australian / New Zealand
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Coastal / windswept
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Lanceolate
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Linear
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Height
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Height and Spread
1.5–2.5 metres
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Free draining sandy soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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skin irritant
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Bee friendly
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