Grevillea victoriae 'East Gippsland'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'
W: 8'

planting zones

8b-10b

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Grevillea victoriae 'East Gippsland' plant details

Grevillea victoriae 'East Gippsland' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Grevillea victoriae 'East Gippsland'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 8 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Grevillea victoriae 'East Gippsland'

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A variegated Grevillea? No way! Way. Only a few such creatures are known to exist, and this may be the only one obtainable outside of Australia. The leaves are quite a bit smaller than the usual form, and are green in the center with frosty-white margins. Even more exciting, the flowers are bright red rather than orangey. I expect this plant to be somewhat less vigorous than regular G. victoriae (though it still achieves an impressive 8' x 8') and possibly less cold-hardy, but it should still be ideal for a sheltered Northwest garden given a special spot where it will not be outcompeted by other plants. Hardy to perhaps 10 to 15 °F? Australia.