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Grevillea rosmarinifolia (Rosemary Grevillea)

Rosemary Grevillea

AGM Award
Grevillea rosmarinifolia, Rosemary Grevillea, Mediterranean shrubs, Evergreen Shrubs, Red flowers, Orange flowers, drought tolerant flowers
Grevillea rosmarinifolia, Rosemary Grevillea, Mediterranean shrubs, Evergreen Shrubs, Red flowers, Orange flowers, drought tolerant flowers

Grevillea rosmarinifolia is a dense and bushy evergreen shrub of loose, arching, graceful habit with rosemary-like leaves which contrast nicely with the red spidery flowers. Reminiscent of the culinary rosemary, the foliage is linear, glossy, dark green on top and downy silvery underneath, to 2 in. long (5 cm). Borne in dense terminal clusters, deep rose-red flowers are produced in pairs along the branches from late winter to late summer and occasionally at other times. They open in succession from curling buds, the curled part of the flowers straightening out to make the spider legs. These spectacular and unique flowers are full of nectar and attract birds, bees, and insects to your garden. This plant is tolerant of heat, drought and wind everywhere except in hot, low desert climates.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Grows up to 5-8 ft. tall and wide (150-240 cm).
  • Easily grown in acidic, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Drought tolerant once established. Use little to no phosphorus fertilizer.
  • Deer resistant
  • Great as a specimen plant, hedge or screen, wall-side borders in Mediterranean gardens, coastal gardens, and xeriscape gardens.
  • Virtually disease-free and pest free.
  • Trim back after flowering.
  • Propagate by seed, semi-hardwood cuttings or graft.
  • Native to Australia

Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 12
Heat Zones 6 - 11
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Proteaceae
Genus Grevillea
Common names Grevillea
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Winter
Height 5' - 8'
(150cm - 240cm)
Spread 5' - 8'
(150cm - 240cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Native Plants Australia
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
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Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’
Grevillea ‘Superb’
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Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 12
Heat Zones 6 - 11
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Proteaceae
Genus Grevillea
Common names Grevillea
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Winter
Height 5' - 8'
(150cm - 240cm)
Spread 5' - 8'
(150cm - 240cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Native Plants Australia
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
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