Overview
Grevillea victoriae is a bushy shrub in the genus Grevillea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Grevillea victoriae grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include garden shrub, native plant garden and rockery. It is native to New South Wales and Victoria.
About
Grevillea victoriae, also known as royal grevillea or mountain grevillea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae and is endemic to mountainous regions of south-eastern continental Australia. It is an erect to spreading shrub with elliptic to lance-shaped leaves, and pendulous clusters of red to orange flowers.
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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, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, sandy, rocky
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moderate
- Aspect
- north, east
- Exposure
- sheltered, exposed
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Grevillea victoriae size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- garden shrub, native plant garden, rockery
- Native to
- New South Wales, Victoria
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Grevillea victoriae
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil, avoid waterlogging, tolerates drought once established
- Pruning
- Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape
- Propagation
- seed, cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Grevillea victoriae?
Prefers well-drained soil, avoid waterlogging, tolerates drought once established.
Where is the best place to plant Grevillea victoriae?
Grevillea victoriae prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Grevillea victoriae need?
Grevillea victoriae is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including well-drained, sandy and rocky. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
How do I prune Grevillea victoriae?
Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape.
Is Grevillea victoriae hardy in the UK?
Grevillea victoriae 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 victoriae?
Seed, cuttings.
