Overview
Grevillea 'Merinda Gordon' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Grevillea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Grevillea 'Merinda Gordon' 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 'Merinda Gordon' is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Grevillea genus, which includes both shrubs and trees known for their alternate leaves and distinctive flowers with a vibrant calyx tube and prominent style. This cultivar thrives in full sun and sheltered positions, preferring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, Mediterranean climates, and flower borders. It is best propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings and is particularly attractive in spring and summer.
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 'Merinda Gordon' 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 'Merinda Gordon'
- 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 'Merinda Gordon'?
Grevillea 'Merinda Gordon' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Grevillea 'Merinda Gordon' need?
Grevillea 'Merinda Gordon' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Grevillea 'Merinda Gordon' hardy in the UK?
Grevillea 'Merinda Gordon' 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 'Merinda Gordon'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
