A useful large shrub for informal hedging and screening, with its dense growth habit and ability to grow in most soils and climates. It has near year round spot flowering, with extra bursts in winter and spring, with red toothbrush form flowers. It responds well to pruning to keep it even more compact. Feed with a low phosphorus fertiliser if needed.
It can be known as G. hookeriana but is suspected to be a hybrid from G. longifolia x G. tetragonoloba.
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 - Red Hooks
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 3
Maximum Width - 5
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - Spring, Winter, All year
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Cut flower, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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