Grevillea Oleoides Shiressii Splendour
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Grevillea oleoides shiressii Splendour Grevillea oleoides shiressii Splendour Botanical Name: Grevillea oleoides shiressii Splendour Common Names: Red Spider Flower, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: Dense, Shrub Like Description: Small evergreen native shrub with green round foliage and red spider flowers throughout spring. A great native bird and bee attractor that prefers well drained soil. Great for a low hedge or as a feature. Grows approx 2m tall x 1.2m wide. Mature Height: 2-4m Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 1-2m Soil Type: Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained Family Name: Proteaceae Landscape Use(s): Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Groundcover, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Origin: Australia Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Burgundy, Red Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Spring Prune after flowering to keep plant looking bushy. Feed early spring with a low Fruit: Insignificant phosphorus slow release fertiliser. Drought tolerant once established. If planted in a container, use a good quality native potting mix. Mulch Well. Prefers a well drained Requirements: soil. Growth Rate: Fast Maintenance Level: Low Plant Care: Water Usage: Low Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: High Wind: High Disclaimer: Information and images provided is to be used as a guide only. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy and relevancy of all information, any decisions based on this information are the sole responsibility of the viewer. Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au.