Overview
Grevillea barklyana is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Grevillea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Grevillea barklyana 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 barklyana, also known as gully grevillea or large-leaf grevillea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae and is endemic to Western Gippsland in Victoria, Australia. It is an erect shrub or small tree, with mostly pinnatifid leaves with two to eleven lobes, and whitish pink to fawn flowers.
About the genus
Grevillea, commonly known as spider flowers, is a genus of about 360 species of evergreen flowering plants in the family Proteaceae. Plants in the genus Grevillea are shrubs, rarely trees, with the leaves arranged alternately along the branches, the flowers zygomorphic, arranged in racemes at the ends of branchlets, and the fruit a follicle that splits down one side only, releasing one or two seeds.
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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 barklyana 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Grevillea barklyana
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Grevillea barklyana?
Grevillea barklyana prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Grevillea barklyana need?
Grevillea barklyana grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Grevillea barklyana hardy in the UK?
Grevillea barklyana has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Grevillea barklyana?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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