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Product Overview
Grevillea Red Sunset is a hardy, compact shrub that grows up to 1 metre in height and spreads around 2 metres wide. Known for its red to orange spider-like flowers, it blooms prolifically from winter through spring, adding seasonal colour and attracting nectar-feeding birds and beneficial insects. This evergreen shrub has a naturally dense and rounded shape, making it ideal for hedging, borders, or as a feature plant in small gardens and landscapes.
Growth:
Reaches about 1 metre in height and spreads to 2 metres, forming a dense, rounded habit suitable for low borders or compact hedges.
Light Requirements:
Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, with maximum flowering in sunnier locations.
Soil Requirements:
Prefers well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay textures, and adapts to slightly acidic to neutral pH, making it versatile for different garden conditions.
Water Requirements:
Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering, ideal for low-water gardens.
Frost Tolerance:
Moderately frost-tolerant, suitable for temperate and subtropical climates.
Drought Tolerance:
Exhibits strong drought tolerance once mature, ideal for water-wise landscapes.
Flowering Information:
Produces vibrant red to orange flowers in clusters from winter through spring, attracting birds and pollinators to the garden.
Spacing Requirements:
Space plants about 1.5–2 metres apart for optimal growth and air circulation.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Feed with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring to support growth, as Grevilleas are sensitive to high phosphorus levels.
Care and Maintenance:
Requires minimal maintenance. Occasional light pruning after flowering encourages dense foliage and maintains shape, making it a practical choice for low-maintenance native gardens.
