Grevillea ‘Mallee Splendid’

Grevillea hybrid 'Mallee Splendid'

An attractive compact small Grevillea, growing to 1 to 2 metres high and wide. It flowers in winter through spring with bright red and yellow nectar rich flowers. An easy care plant which is tolerant of dry spells and frost. A light prune after flowering will give an even more compact growth habit. Best in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Feed with a low phosphorus fertiliser in spring.

Note – some grevilleas can cause skin irritation to some people. If you are affected wear protective clothing when handling grevilleas

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name: Mallee Splendid

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control

Scientific Name: Grevillea hybrid

Common Name : Grevillea

Height : 2

Flower Color : Yellow, Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects