Overview
Grevillea Cherry Cluster ('Twd01') is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Grevillea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Grevillea Cherry Cluster ('Twd01') 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 Cherry Cluster ('Twd01') is a bushy evergreen cultivar of the Grevillea genus, which includes both shrubs and trees with alternate leaves and distinctive flowers lacking petals. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, and Mediterranean climates, making an attractive addition to flower borders and wall-side borders. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings.
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 Cherry Cluster ('Twd01') 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 Cherry Cluster ('Twd01')
- 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 Cherry Cluster ('Twd01')?
Grevillea Cherry Cluster ('Twd01') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Grevillea Cherry Cluster ('Twd01') need?
Grevillea Cherry Cluster ('Twd01') grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Grevillea Cherry Cluster ('Twd01') hardy in the UK?
Grevillea Cherry Cluster ('Twd01') 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 Cherry Cluster ('Twd01')?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
