Red Hooks Grevillea
Grevillea 'Red Hooks'
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | grev-ILL-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Gevilleas evolved flowers are specifically adapted to pollenation by the honeyeater bird with its curved beak, which means plants remain sterile in all regions outside this bird's natural habitat. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 8 to 12 feet tall and wide |
| Bloom Time | Heaviest in Late Winter to Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Privacy Screen, Hillside |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally. |
| Companion Plants | Plumbago (Plumbago); Cape Honeysuckle (Tecomaria); Rock Rose (Cistus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) |
Adapts to a variety of soils with excellent drainage; prefers loamy, gravelly, lightly acidic soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system, taking care not to overwater. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Feed sparingly in spring; avoid high phosphorus fertilizers. Prune in late spring after flowering to shape and reduce size if desired.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant