Grevillea ‘Firesprite’

Grevillea 'Firesprite'

A fast growing medium shrub with deeply divided dark green foliage. Ball shaped bright red flowerheads are the distinctive feature of this beautiful cultivar. A great feature or screening plant. Feed in spring and summer with a low phosphorus native fertilizer, watering in well afterwards to avoid leaf burn.

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

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name: Firesprite

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 5

Flowering Time : All year

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

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Grevillea

Common Name : Grevillea

Height : 3

Flower Color : Yellow, Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

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Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects