Grevillea petrophiloides subsp. magnifica

Botanical Information

GenusGrevillea
Speciespetrophiloides
Subspeciesmagnifica
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height2 - 4 m
Spread1 - 2 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
LandscapeRock garden, specimen planting and container planting.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatSand plains.
Leaf DescriptionFinely divided leaves that are held upright. Erect stems that are 2 - 3 m high.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are bottlebrush-like clusters that are held above the main portion of the shrub and are 7 - 10 cm long.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are dark green. The flowers are pinkish-purple.

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