Grevillea paradoxa – Bottlebrush Grevillea
This is an upright medium shrub with pinlike leaves, divided once or twice, and large colourful flowerheads. One of the more spectacular species from Western Australia, this Grevillea bears flowers which resemble the Bottlebrush flower, as the name suggests. Grows best in warm temperate or semi-arid regions, but can be grown as a container plant in cool temperate regions. This shrub makes a great screen or feature plant, the spiky foliage provides a refuge for wildlife such as small birds.
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- Grevillea paradoxa – bottlebrush grevillea
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- Grevillea paradoxa – bottlebrush grevillea
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- Grevillea paradoxa – bottlebrush grevillea
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Grevillea paradoxa |
| Common Name: | Grevillea |
| Other Common Names: | Bottlebrush Grevillea |
| Plant Type: | Large shrub |
| Height: | 1.3 ~ 3 metres |
| Width: | 0.6 ~ 2.5 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Red |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Semi-arid |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting, Layering |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Screen, Windbreak |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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