GREVILLEA juniperina
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GREVILLEA juniperina
Commonly known as Juniper leaf, Prickly spider flower
Terminal racemes of bright red flowers in summer and bright green needle-like leaves
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Australia (New South Wales) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenNarrowly lance-shaped to linear leaves 1-2cm (½-¾in) long.
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Red
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RacemesPendent racemes to 6cm (2½) long
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Linear
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProstrate to upright-branched habit. Dense, 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 Size2m (6½ft)
1m (39in)
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