Plantfile Document

Plant ID 2366 Botanic Name Grevillea fililoba Common Name Ellendale Pool Grevillea Family Proteaceae Cultivars Origin Western Australia, Zone 9-11 Growth Type Shrub Bark Type Smooth Foliage Type Evergreen Water Use Low No. of Species 250 Growth Habit Bun-shape Growth Rate Medium Height 1 - 1.5 m ( 3 - 5 ft ) Spread 3 m ( 10 ft ) This low compact shrub is spreading with smooth grey angular stems that form a soft rounded habit. It has divided dark green leaves and the bright pink tube- Plant shaped flowers appear in terminal clusters during Overview spring. Leaf Type Compound Additional Information Shape Pinnate The sessile leaves are composed of narrow-linear Arrangement Alternate filamentous lobes up to 20mm (¾in) long. It has a Margin Entire prominent mid vein and the underside has silky Colour Dark green hairs in the groves. The tips of the branchlets are Size 20 - 45 mm ( 0.8 - 1.8 in ) sparsely covered in silky hairs. Flower Seasons Valid for Northern Hemisphere Perfume None Shape Tubulate Additional Information Inflorescence Cluster or Fascicle The glabrous flowers have a pedicel up to 6mm Colour Pink (¼in) long and the exserted style is up to 25mm (1in) Size 8 - 10 mm ( 0.3 - 0.4 in ) long slightly curving downwards. The flowers are Flowering In Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun arranged in a semi pendant terminal cluster up to Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 30mm (1¼in) long and 50mm (2in) wide.

Fruit Seasons Valid for Northern Hemisphere Type Follicle Colour Brown Additional Information Edible The triangular-like shaped fruit is up to 4mm (?in) Bird attractive Yes wide with a thin pericarp and contain smooth-glossy Size 10 - 13 mm ( 0.4 - 0.5 in ) oblong seeds to 8mm (?in) long with revolute Fruiting In Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun margins. The small seeds are viable but the plant is Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec normally reproduced vegetatively. Environment & Cultivation Natural Soil Prefers well drained gravely, sandy to sandy loams, moist, pH adaptable Container Pots, tubs, planter boxes, cold protection below -4ºC (25ºF) Climate Warm temperate Aspect Full sun, open to protected position, drought tolerant, mildly frost resistant Pests & Diseases No major pest or disease problem Fertiliser Mulch with organic matter in summer, apply balanced liquid fertiliser monthly to potted plants Pruning Tolerates a light prune after flowering to promote a bushy habit Cultural Uses Propagation The Ellendale Pool Grevillea is grown for its flowers Sow fresh seed during early spring and pre-soak and its bushy habit. It is planted in parks and gardens seeds in heated water 13º to 18ºC (55º-64ºF) for 24 as a specimen or for screening in borders. It is hours. Seeds may require scarification (peeling suitable for coastal regions establishing in 2 to 3 treatment). Semi hardwood cuttings taken during late years from a pot and can be used in commercial sites summer to autumn, up to 50mm (2in) long and tolerating a range of soil types. dipped into hormone powder.