Grevillea thelemanniana (Spider-net Grevillea, Hummingbird Bush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Grevillea |
| Species | thelemanniana |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Western Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 to 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 41 |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Compact and spreading. |
| Landscape | Groundcover, ornamental use and container planting. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soils. Prefers sandy and sandy-clay. Drought tolerant. |
| Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Woodland and heathland habitats. Found growing in sand to sandy clay soils and in low lying wet flats. |
| Leaf Description | Divided into narrow segments that are 2.5 - 5.1 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are red with yellow tips and appear in clusters. |
| Fruit Description | Ribbed and oblong, ~1.2-1.3 cm in length. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are dark green. The flowers are pink or bright red and yellow tipped. |
| Texture Description | The leaves have a fine texture. |
Photographs
Grevillea thelemanniana, leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Grevillea thelemanniana, flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Grevillea thelemanniana, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.