Grevillea petrophiloides
ssp. magnifica
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 |
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. |