Overview
Grevillea 'Poorinda Regina' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Grevillea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Grevillea 'Poorinda Regina' 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 'Poorinda Regina' is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Grevillea genus, known for its shrubs and trees with alternate leaves and distinctive flowers lacking petals but featuring a vibrant calyx tube and prominent style. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with well-drained, fertile soil that can be loam or sand, with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, and Mediterranean climates, making it ideal for flower borders and wall-side borders. It flowers in spring and summer and is propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings.
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 'Poorinda Regina' 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 'Poorinda Regina'
- 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 'Poorinda Regina'?
Grevillea 'Poorinda Regina' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Grevillea 'Poorinda Regina' need?
Grevillea 'Poorinda Regina' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Grevillea 'Poorinda Regina' hardy in the UK?
Grevillea 'Poorinda Regina' 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 'Poorinda Regina'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Grevillea genus
- Grevillea 'Canberra Gem'spider flower 'Canberra Gem'

- Grevillea 'Poorinda Peter'
- Grevillea alba

- Grevillea arenaria

- Grevillea barklyana

- Grevillea fulgens

- Grevillea glauca

- Grevillea hilliana
