Grevillea 'Poorinda Queen'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

8a-12

Grevillea 'Poorinda Queen' plant details

Grevillea 'Poorinda Queen' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and winter apricot flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Grevillea 'Poorinda Queen'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in spring and winter
Uses: long-blooming, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Grevillea 'Poorinda Queen'

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the first of the Poorinda hybrids developed in the '50s and '60s, thought to be a hybrid between G. juniperina and G. victoriae. An evergreen shrub, to 8-10', with long silvery leaves and soft apricot flowers, a pleasure over a long period in late winter and through spring. Best in sun and lean, well-drained soil, with little water once established. Frost hardy in USDA Zone 8.