Grevillea 'Moonlight'
'Moonlight' Grevillea
A very popular hybrid Grevillea, Grevillea 'Moonlight' is a fast-growing, upright, bushy evergreen shrub with large, luminous ivory flowers over a long blooming season. Erectly held at the branch tips, the flower clusters can be as long as 10 in. (25 cm). Long-lasting, they are borne year-round in most regions. They supply birds and hummingbirds with a copious supply of nectar. Finely dissected and fern-like, the evergreen foliage is dark green on top and gray beneath, making a super backdrop for the many toothbrush-like blossoms. This plant is reliable in a wide range of climates ranging from humid to temperate with frosts. Frost hardy to 20°F (-6°C).
- Grows with a dense habit to 8-12 ft. tall (240-360 cm) and 6-8 ft. wide (180-240 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, windbreak in Mediterranean gardens and xeriscape gardens.
- Virtually disease free and pest free.
- Regular pruning is recommended to promote a bushier, more compact habit.
- Known to cause skin irritations on sensitive skin.
- Native to Australia
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 11 |
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Climate Zones | 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Grevillea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 8' – 12' (240cm – 3.6m) |
Spread | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | 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
– 11 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Grevillea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 8' – 12' (240cm – 3.6m) |
Spread | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |