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Scarlet Sprite Grevillea
Grevillea 'Scarlet Sprite'
Pronunciation: grev-ILL-ee-uh rose-ma-ree-nee-FOH-lee-uh
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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE: Reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Heaviest bloom in winter and spring. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Hillside |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Plumbago (Plumbago); Cape Honeysuckle (Tecomaria); Rock Rose (Cistus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Heaviest bloom in winter and spring. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Hillside |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Plumbago (Plumbago); Cape Honeysuckle (Tecomaria); Rock Rose (Cistus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.