About
A vigorous medium-sized evergreen shrub of rounded habit, with rigid, linear leaves, and bright deep pink flowers in clusters from late winter to late summer.
About the genus
Grevillea can be evergreen shrubs or trees, with alternate, simple or pinnately divided leaves and petal-less flowers consisting of a colourful calyx tube with protruding style, borne in racemes or panicles
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens
ToxicitySkin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Skin irritant/allergen. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in acid to neutral well-drained soil. Grow under glass in lime-free compost with added grit in fill light. May need restrictive pruning under glass
PruningPruning group 1 outdoors, but more rigorous pruning may be necessary indoors to restrict size
PropagationPropagate by seed, semi-hardwood cuttings or graft
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)