About
A compact, rounded and bushy evergreen shrub with narrow, vivid green foliage and clusters of creamy yellow-white flowers appearing in winter and spring.
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 typeConservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants
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
CultivationGrow outdoors in very mild areas in acid to neutral, well-drained soil. Grow under glass in lime-free compost with added grit in full light and apply low phosphate, liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth
PruningPruning group 1 outdoors, but more rigorous pruning may be necessary indoors to restrict size
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, or by grafting in winter under glass or late summer outdoors
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)