Grevillea ‘Boongala Spinebill’

Grevillea 'Boongala Spinebill'
Grevillea 'Boongala Spinebill'

A spreading medium sized shrub with attractive toothed ferny foliage that has a red tinge when new. Red toothbrush-like flowers mainly in winter to spring will attract honey eating birds. A great feature shrub or screen plant. Withstands frost to -8, and drought tolerant, a great tough 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: Boongala Spinebill

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Fast growing

Scientific Name: Grevillea

Common Name : Grevillea

Height : 2.5

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Cold climate, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

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Frost Tolerance :

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