Scarlet Sprite Grevillea
Grevillea 'Scarlet Sprite'
Pronunciation: grev-ILL-ee-uh rose-ma-ree-nee-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #08419
| Description | 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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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established, water occasionally. |
| Blooms | Heaviest bloom in winter and spring. |
| Mature Size | Reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Hillside |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Plumbago (Plumbago); Cape Honeysuckle (Tecomaria); Rock Rose (Cistus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); |
| Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
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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