Scarlet Sprite Grevillea
Grevillea 'Scarlet Sprite'
SKU
08419
Deep rose flowers adorn the finely textured, needle-like foliage of this evergreen shrub in winter and spring. Tough, drought-resistant, and loved by birds. Its compact growth is great for use as a barrier, for screening or as a hedge plant, and will take easily to slopes and banks.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- Deja Vu-Gardens Galore Nursy Of Paradise
1464 Lucy Way Chico CA 96973
| Botanical Pronunciation | grev-ILL-ee-uh rose-ma-ree-nee-FOH-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Heaviest bloom in winter and spring. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Hillside, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Bird Friendly, Multi-Season Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Plumbago (Plumbago); Cape Honeysuckle (Tecomaria); Rock Rose (Cistus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); |
Adapts to a variety of soils with excellent drainage. 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 for compact growth.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant