Grevillea ros. 'Scarlet Sprite'

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Scarlet Sprite Rosemary Grevillea

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Information by: PlantMaster Photographer: Australian Native Plants

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:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.