Grevillea 'Bairnsdale'
Botanical Information
Family | Proteaceae |
Genus | Grevillea |
Cultivar | 'Bairnsdale' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Cultivated on a property formerly owned by Mr L Hodge on Mt Lookout Road, Bairnsdale, Victoria in 1977. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | January, February, March, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A mound-forming, evergreen shrub with grey-green leaves and hanging flower clusters. |
Shape | Mound-forming. |
Landscape | Flower beds, flower border, wall side border. |
Propagation | Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in acid to neutral, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. |
Pests | Susceptible to honey fungus. |
Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |