Grevillea beardiana


Botanical Information

FamilyProteaceae
GenusGrevillea
Speciesbeardiana
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, September, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeMassing or specimen plant.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soils. Prefers sand, gravel and sandy loam.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatPlains.
Leaf DescriptionAlternate, 10 - 55 mm long and 1 - 2 mm wide, hairy on the abaxil surface. The margins revolute, enclosing the lower surface of the leaf blade, forming a groove on either side of the mid-vein.
Flower DescriptionInflorescences are terminal, pedicels are 1.5 - 3 mm long. Perianth is 7 - 9 mm long.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green. The flowers are orange or red in colour.
Texture DescriptionThe branchlets and leaves have a hairy texture.

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