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Grevillea

'Canberra Gem'


Canberra Gem Grevillea




Origin:  A hybrid between G. juniperiana and G. rosmarinifolia.
Family
Proteaceae
Genus
Grevillea
Cultivar
'Canberra Gem'
Category
Tropicals, Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
8b - 9a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4
Temperature (°C)
-9 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)
15 - 25
Height
2 m
Spread
3 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
In order to survive in poor soils Grevillea have evolved with proteoid roots. These roots which develop each season, grow into the top levels of the soil to extract nutrients.
Landscape
Wall-side borders and flower borders.
Cultivation
A marginally frost hardy cultivar that prefers acidic growing conditions and is intolerant of wet soils. Grevillea are particularly intolerant of phosphorous so a fertilizer low in this nutrient is a must.
Growth
Medium
ID Characteristic
Rigid linear leaves holding bright pink clusters of flowers
Pests
No major issues.
Habitat
Members of the Grevillea genus are found only in the southern hemisphere.
Propagation
By seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
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