Grevillea preissii
ssp. glabrilimba
Genus |
Grevillea |
Species |
preissii |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
Subspecies |
glabrilimba |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season preotection under glass. |
Height |
1 m |
Spread |
1.2 m |
Landscape |
Rock gardens, beds and border plantings. |
Cultivation |
Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soils with a pH of neutral and acidic. Prefers loamy and sandy soil. |
Shape |
Compact, dense, round and mound-forming. |
Habitat |
Shrublands. |
Leaf Description |
Prostrate, pinnate and divided into narrow lobes. |
Flower Description |
Flowers occur in pendent clusters at the end of branches or in the leaf axils. |
Colour Description |
The leaves are greyish-green and green. The flowers are bright red. |
Texture Description |
The leaves may be hairy in texture. |
Notable Specimens |
Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
Propagation |
Seed, grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings. |