Many gardeners regard this grevillea as the best. It's a popular evergreen bushy shrub with wide spreading branches that feature 10cm scarlet, fine toothbrush-like flowers from spring and through summer. It grows quickly, retains its tidy form and flowers in its first year.
Feature:
Highly versatile and colourful small tree.
Uses:
Background and border positions. An ideal ground-breaker for new gardens.
Position:
Sunny and well-drained. Shelter from strong winds.
Care:
Little needed - a light dressing with an acid fertiliser will help. Needs staking in areas with high winds.