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Greyia sutherlandia
Dome-shaped bushy shrub with attractive velvety grey-green serrated leaves on strong upright branches.. Clusters of red flowers on the tips of the branches in spring. Tolerates light frost only. Prefers a sunny well drained site. Good for sandy soils.
Genus
Greyia
Species
sutherlandia
Cultivar
Common name
Natal bottlebrush
Family name
Greyiaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
1.5 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Grows in sandy soils
Moisture
Must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates some frost
Flowering shrub / Plants for coastal sites
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 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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