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Grevillea lavandulacea

Also Known As

  • Lavender Grevillea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Grevillea lavandulacea plant details

Grevillea lavandulacea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Grevillea lavandulacea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Grevillea lavandulacea

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dense, variable shrub to 6' with narrow, often pubescent, gray leaves and bright red, spider-like flower clusters that add a strong contrast to the foliage in winter and early spring. Hardy to 15 °F. Eastern Australia.

Gardening facts about Grevillea lavandulacea plant

How to Grow Grevillea lavandulacea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Royal Grevillea

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 8'-10'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Grevillea victoriae 'Marshall Olbrich', Grevillea victoriae 'Marshall Olbricht', Grevillea victoriae 'Marshall's Seedling', Royal Grevillea

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Grevillea 'Canberra', Canberra Gem Spider Flower

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 4'-9'

Width: 10'-12'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Grevillea 'Ellendale Pool', Grevillea 'Ellendale', Spider Net Grevillea

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 1'

Width: 4'-5'

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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