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Grevillea 'Ned kelly'


Grevillea  'Ned kelly'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Low bushy shrub with large grey-green lobed leaves. Most of the year it has large orange-red flowers on the tips of the branches. Insects and birds love the nectar. Prune back after flowering for the best shape. Prefers a sunny site with well drained soil, avoid very frosty sites.

 
Genus
Grevillea
Species  
Cultivar   'Ned kelly'

Common name
Spider flower
Hybrid
G. bipinnatifida x G. banksii

Family name
Proteaceae
Place of origin
Australia


DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Avoid fertilisers with phosphate / Grows in most soil types

Moisture
Soil must be well drained

Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates some frost

Flowering shrub / Plants for coastal sites / Provides food for bees or birds

Shrubs

Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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