Grevillea preissii subsp. glabrilimba


Botanical Information

GenusGrevillea
Speciespreissii
Subspeciesglabrilimba
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season preotection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1 m
Spread1.2 m
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeCompact, dense, round and mound-forming.
LandscapeRock gardens, beds and border plantings.
PropagationSeed, grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soils with a pH of neutral and acidic. Prefers loamy and sandy soil.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatShrublands.
Leaf DescriptionProstrate, pinnate and divided into narrow lobes.
Flower DescriptionFlowers occur in pendent clusters at the end of branches or in the leaf axils.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are greyish-green and green. The flowers are bright red.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves may be hairy in texture.

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