Grevillea ros. 'Scarlet Sprite'
Scarlet Sprite Rosemary Grevillea
Description
Standing 6' tall and spanning 6' wide, this Grevillea has rosemary-like foliage with dark green, narrow leaves on top and silvery color on the underside. Cream and pink flower clusters bloom in fall and winter. It prefers full to part sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established. Do not fertilize with phosphorus. Do not overwater during summer. This shrub makes a great barrier plant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Winter, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green, White, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.