Grevillea hybrid 'New Blood'

Grevillea juniperina ‘New Blood’

A low, spreading groundcover shrub, which flowers for most of the year. The flowers are deep red and bird attracting. Great as a feature ground cover plant for rockeries and shrubberies as well as for pots. Best in cooler areas, it dislikes excess humidity. Drought and frost tolerant. 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 - Small shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - Grevillea
Scientific Name - Grevillea juniperina
Family - Proteaceae
Cultivar Name - New Blood
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.2
Maximum Height - 0.25
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - Spring, Autumn, Winter
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, 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 - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover
Special Uses - Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -