About
A low-growing evergreen shrub with a dense, spreading habit and needle-like green leaves. Produces clusters of honeysuckle-like flowers, with long styles and curving sepals, in shades from pale pink to deep rose. Flowers over a long period from winter to late spring or 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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
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
CultivationIn frost-free areas, grow in well-drained, lime-free soil in a sunny position. In areas prone to frost, grow in an ericaceous potting mix in a cool greenhouse or conservatory, or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter. Drought tolerant when established
PruningPruning group 1 outdoors, restrictive pruning may be required if grown under glass
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by grafting under glass in winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)