Grevillea 'Ellendale'

A fast-growing, dense Australian native shrub featuring finely divided, soft greyish-green foliage and massed clusters of bright red to pink spider-shaped flowers with cream or yellow tips. This robust Grevillea is valued for its ornamental flowers, bird-attracting qualities, and versatility in the garden.

Key Features:

• Bright red to pink spider-shaped flowers with cream/yellow tips blooming mainly in winter and early spring
• Finely divided, soft, grey-green foliage
• Fast-growing with dense habit ideal for hedging and screening
• Attracts native birds and provides wildlife refuge
• Responds well to pruning for shape maintenance and flowering encouragement

Growing Conditions:

• Prefers full sun to part shade
• Grows well in most soil types with good drainage
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Frost hardy and coastal tolerant
• Can tolerate alkaline soils

Uses:

• Hedging and screening
• Windbreaks
• Wildlife refuge and bird-attracting gardens
• Feature plant in native gardens
• Container growing

Maintenance: Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage flowering. Avoid phosphorus-rich fertilizers and ensure well-drained soil for optimal health and longevity.

Dimensions: Approximately 1-1.5m height x 2m width