GREVILLEA gracilis 'Alba'
GREVILLEA gracilis 'Alba'
Commonly known as spider flower
Prostrate form with yellow-tinted white flowers.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Compact and low growing -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease free -
Place of origin
South east Australia -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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White
Creamy white -
Australian / New Zealand
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Height
60 cm -
Spread
40 cm -
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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained 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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Mature Size60 cm
40 cm
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Grevillea Growing Guide