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GREVILLEA
All Flower APR-JUL
Long-lasting displays from flowers that open in succession.
Protea family so intolerant of phosphates. No requirement for supplemental feeding.
Genus of at least 250 species of evergreen trees and shrubs, most native to Australia, a few native to Indonesia, New Guinea and New Caledonia, found in woodland, rainforest and more open habitats.
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Evergreen - shrubs and trees
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - ericaceous compost, added grit in full light in greenhouse. -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for their spidery flowers and, usually, needle-like leaves. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - Australia. A few in New Guinea, New Caledonia and Indonesia. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Neutral to acid soil
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Grevillea Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of GREVILLEA
GREVILLEA juniperina >
Commonly known as: Juniper leaf, Prickly spider flower.
Terminal racemes of bright red flowers in summer and bright green needle-like leaves
GREVILLEA miqueliana subsp. moroka >
Commonly known as: Mount Wellington form, Oval-leaf grevillea.
Wavy, round, evergreen leaves. Clusters of pendant flowers in a mixture of hues, orange, yellow and pink
GREVILLEA lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha' >
Commonly known as: Woolly grevillea.
('Compacta') - prostrate, dwarf form with an attractive bushy habit and pinkish red and cream flowers. Thrives in Cornish conditions and yet has proved hardy in the north
GREVILLEA rosmarinifolia >
Commonly known as: Rosemary grevillea.
Dark green needle-like leaves and crimson flowers
GREVILLEA victoriae >
Commonly known as: Royal grevillea.
Very hardy species which forms a bushy shrub with silvery leaves. Long red hanging racemes of flowers
