Grevillea Hookeriana

Botanical Name: Grevillea hookeriana Common Names: Hookers Grevillea, Red Toothbrush Grevillea, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: Shrub Like, Upright

Description: Medium evergreen native upright shrub with divided dark green foliage. Masses of burgundy spidery flowers throughout spring and summer. Great for screening or native and coastal gardens. Bird attracting. Grows approx 2m tall x 2m wide.

Mature Height: 2-4m Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 2-4m Soil Type: Well Drained

Family Name: Proteaceae Landscape Use(s): Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Origin: Australia Container / Pot

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Burgundy, Red

Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Spring, Summer 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. Requirements:

Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Care: Maintenance Level: Low Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well Water Usage: Low

Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate

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