Grevillea ‘Long John’
Long John' Grevillea
One of the most popular grevilleas, Grevillea ‘Long John’ is a beautiful shrub grown for its dazzling flowers and evergreen foliage of small, pointed leaves. Large clusters of coral flowers are produced freely and are borne at the end of the upright branches over much of the year. They supply birds and hummingbirds with a copious supply of nectar. The flowers make excellent cut flowers.
- Grows upright with a bushy, rounded habit to 8-10 ft. tall and wide (240-360 cm).
- Easily grown in acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Use little to no Phosphorus fertilizer.
- Deer resistant
- Great for Mediterranean gardens and xeriscaping.
- Virtually disease free and pest free.
- Prune back after flowering to encourage a bushy, compact habit.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
- Native to Australia
Requirements
| Hardiness |
9 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Grevillea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spread |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
9 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Grevillea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spread |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
