Grevillea 'Merinda Gordon' — Bushy

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.

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