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Grevillea petrophiloides

ssp. magnifica





Origin:  Native to Western Australia.
Genus
Grevillea
Species
petrophiloides
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
Subspecies
magnifica
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
Height
2 - 4 m
Spread
1 - 2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
Landscape
Rock garden, specimen planting and container planting.
Cultivation
Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.
Shape
Upright.
Habitat
Sand plains.
Leaf Description
Finely divided leaves that are held upright. Erect stems that are 2 - 3 m high.
Flower Description
Flowers are bottlebrush-like clusters that are held above the main portion of the shrub and are 7 - 10 cm long.
Colour Description
The leaves are dark green. The flowers are pinkish-purple.
Notable Specimens
Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
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