Grevillea ‘Dorothy Gordon’

A large and also compact shrub that grows to 3 metres high and 2 metres wide, making it great for informal hedging and screening. It has large two toned flowers of pink and beautifully contrasting dark burgundy, and they make good cut flowers. It has flushes of flowers throughout the year, as well as bronzed new foliage growth, and is a magnet to honey eating birds and mammals. Drought tolerant and does well on a wide range of soil types. Performs best in a sunny spot with well drained soil, but can take light shade. Feed with a good native fertiliser in spring.

Note – some grevilleas can cause skin irritation to some people. If you are affected wear protective clothing when handling grevilleas

 

Family : Proteaceae
Cultivar Name: Dorothy Gordon
Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub
Width : 2
Flowering Time : All year
Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Spreading
Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained
Special Uses : Cut flower, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Scientific Name: Grevillea
Common Name : Grevillea
Height : 3
Flower Color : Pink, Purple, Black
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects, Mammals