Grevillea saccata (Pouched Grevillea)


Botanical Information

FamilyProteaceae
GenusGrevillea
Speciessaccata
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height0.5 - 1 m
Spread1 - 2 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October, November

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLow-growing and arching.
LandscapeRock gardens, landscape and container plantings.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil. Prefers yellow or brown sand often with lateritic gravel.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatSand and coastal plains.
Leaf DescriptionSmall, linear leaves that are covered in tiny hairs.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are borne in clusters at the end of arching branches.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green. The flowers are pink and sometimes appear red with yellow tip.

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