About
A fast-growing, bushy, evergreenshrub with compactly set, narrow, dark green leaves tipped with a hard point. Large clusters of spidery, rich red flowers may be produced at the tips of all the side shoots at any time of year.
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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal, City and courtyard gardens, Mediterranean climate plants
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 very mild areas in acid to neutral, well-drained soil. Grow under glass in lime-free compost with added grit in full light and apply low phosphate, liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth
PruningPruning group 1 outdoors, but more rigorous pruning may be necessary indoors to restrict size
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, or by grafting in winter under glass or late summer outdoors
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)