Grevillea victoriae
Royal grevillea
A rounded, evergreen shrub, with upright or spreading branchlets and lance-shaped, greyish-green leaves. From late autumn to spring produces hanging, honeysuckle-like flower clusters with orange buds opening to pink
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Orange Pink | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Orange Pink | Green | ||
Winter | Orange Pink | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Skin 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
- 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
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Australia (NSW, Victoria)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in acid to neutral, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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