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Australian Native Plants, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit us (by appointment only).
Grevillea 'Scarlet Sprite'

Description

Dense ornamental shrub 5 x 5' with narrow green leaves & profuse red spider flowers appearing most of the year. It prefers well-drained light or heavy soils in full sun or partial shade position. Tolerant of heavy frost and extended dry periods once established. Prune for compact growth, good low hedge or screen. Birds are attracted to the nectar and the prickly foliage makes a useful bird refuge.

Details

Biological Name: Grevillea 'Scarlet Sprite'
Common Name:
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Eastern Australia
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Frost Tolerant 25F-18F (-8C)
Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils
Flower Color: red
Flower Time: Most of the year
Height: 3-5'
Width: 3-5'
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: not available
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): not available
Seeds (online only): not available

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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?

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