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Grevillea oleoides
Red Spider Flower
Origin: New South Wales, Australia.
| Family |
| Proteaceae |
| Genus |
| Grevillea |
| Species |
| oleoides |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8 - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season proetection under glass. |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -12 - 2 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 10 - 35 |
| Height |
| 1 - 3 m |
| Spread |
| 1.8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Hedge, screen, mass or landscape and container planting. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and not to moist soil. Slightly acidic soils. Wind and drought tolerant. |
| Shape |
| Erect and spreading. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Woodland, creeks and swamps. |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are narrow-obobate and occasionally sub-linear. |
| Flower Description |
| Spider-like in appearance. |
| Colour Description |
| The flowers are red and occasionally pink. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Propagation |
| Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
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