Grevillea vestita


Botanical Information

FamilyProteaceae
GenusGrevillea
Speciesvestita
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginSouth-western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season preotection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 m
Spread3 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October, November

Description and Growing Information

ShapeErect and spreading.
LandscapeBorder, hedge and rock gardens.
PropagationSeed and cuttings.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soils. Prefers sandy soils over granite or limestone. Moderate frost and drought tolerant.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatSand and coastal plains.
Leaf DescriptionPrickly leaves that are deeply lobed and 50 mm long and 30 mm wide.
Flower DescriptionClusters of small flowers.
Colour DescriptionThe flowers can be a whitish-creame or occasionally pale-pink. The leaves are green.

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