Grevillea sericea – Silky Grevillea
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- Grevillea sericea – silky Grevillea
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- Grevillea sericea – silky Grevillea
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- Grevillea sericea – silky Grevillea
An attractive and easy care medium sized shrub which flowers over many months from autumn through winter and on into spring. The flowers are spider shaped and pink, and are attractive to bees. An adaptable plant for sun to part shade, prefers well drained soils. Can be left to grow on its own where it will form an attractive informal shape, but also responds well to regular pruning for a more compact habit. It naturally grows on the NSW central coast area, and inland to Mudgee. 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 |
| Scientific Name: | Grevillea sericea |
| Common Name: | Grevillea |
| Other Common Names: | Silky Grevillea |
| Plant Type: | Large shrub |
| Height: | 1 ~ 2 metre |
| Width: | 1 ~ 2 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Pink |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Autumn, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed, Semihardwood cutting |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Screen, Windbreak |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
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Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
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Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
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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