Grevillea 'Boongala Spinebill'

Grevillea ‘Boongala Spinebill’

A spreading medium sized shrub with attractive toothed ferny foliage that has a red tinge when new. Red toothbrush-like flowers mainly in winter to spring will attract honey eating birds. A great feature shrub or screen plant. Withstands frost to -8, and drought tolerant, a great tough plant. Feed in spring and summer with a low phosphorus native fertilizer, watering in well afterwards to avoid leaf burn.

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


Plant Information

Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Grevillea
Scientific Name - Grevillea
Family - Proteaceae
Cultivar Name - Boongala Spinebill
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 2.5
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - All year
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Cold climate, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance -
Plant Usage -
Special Uses - Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -