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Grevillea oleoides

Also Known As

Olive-leaf Grevillea
Red Spider Flower

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-9'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Grevillea oleoides plant details

Grevillea oleoides is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Grevillea oleoides

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Grevillea oleoides

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grevillea oleoides is a variable species with narrow, linear, silky leaves. It usually has a dense, appealing habit with upswept branches. The red flowers hang down on the undersides of the branches. It is not a huge plant; it may reach 4' or more and wider. It's a nice plant but it seems to have problems below about 18 °F in our climate.