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Grevillea rosmarinifolia

Also Known As

  • Rosemary Grevillea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-7'
  • W: 3'-7'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Grevillea rosmarinifolia plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Grevillea rosmarinifolia

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 7 FT - wide, 3 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Grevillea rosmarinifolia

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 8. Mounding compact shrub. Red flowers
An upright shrub to 6' tall and nearly as wide, the rosemary grevillea bears (surprise!) rosemary-like foliage and rose-colored, pendant flowers. A generous bloomer in fall and winter, it will continue to please birds and gardeners alike with scattered blossoms throughout the year. Tolerant of difficult conditions such as poor soils, heat and drought, it will also respond well to shearing making it useful as a clipped hedge. Hardy to 18F. New South Wales, Victoria.
Shrub to 4' w silvery grey leaves, soft pink flowers summer. For sunny dry bank. 10 °F. Australia.

Gardening facts about Grevillea rosmarinifolia plant

How to Grow Grevillea rosmarinifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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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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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