Grevillea alba — Bushy

Overview

Grevillea alba is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Grevillea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Grevillea alba grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, mediterranean climate plants, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.

About

Grevillea alba is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Grevillea, which includes both shrubs and trees with alternate leaves and distinctive flowers lacking petals. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, and Mediterranean climates. Grevillea alba is best propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Grevillea

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Grevillea alba size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Conservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders