Overview
Grevillea 'Winter Sparkles' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Grevillea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Grevillea 'Winter Sparkles' 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 'Winter Sparkles' 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 prefers sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Winter Sparkles' is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, Mediterranean climates, and flower borders, offering interest 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 'Winter Sparkles' 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 'Winter Sparkles'
- 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 'Winter Sparkles'?
Grevillea 'Winter Sparkles' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Grevillea 'Winter Sparkles' need?
Grevillea 'Winter Sparkles' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Grevillea 'Winter Sparkles' hardy in the UK?
Grevillea 'Winter Sparkles' 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 'Winter Sparkles'?
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
