Grevillea ‘Red Sunset’

Grevillea 'Red Sunset'
Grevillea 'Red Sunset'

A very useful low and naturally dense and rounded growing small shrub, growing to 1 metre high and 2 metres wide. It has red to orange spider type flowers which are very attractive to nectar eating birds and insects, produced in profusion in winter and spring. It suits a wide range of climates from sub tropical to cool temperate, and is also moderately frost tolerant. Prune every now and then to increase the compactness of this plant, and feed with a low phosphorus fertiliser if needed.

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

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name: Red Sunset

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Bonsai, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Grevillea

Common Name : Grevillea

Height : 1

Flower Color : Red, Orange

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies