Grevillea juniperina
juniper-leaf grevillea
A dense, rounded, evergreen shrub to 2m tall, with prostrate to upright branches densely clothed with narrowly linear, pointed leaves to 2cm long. From late spring to midsummer it produces clusters of greenish-yellow to red flowers
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Skin irritant/allergen. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Grevillea can be evergreen shrubs or trees, with alternate, simple or pinnately divided leaves and petal-less flowers consisting of a colourful calyx tube with protruding style, borne in racemes or panicles
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Australia (New South Wales)
How to grow
Cultivation
Outdoors, grow in freely-draining, moderately fertile, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Under glass, grow in ericaceous potting compost with added extra grit, in full light. When in growth water freely and apply a low-phosphate liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly at other times. Top dress or pot on in spring
Propagation
Propagate by sowing scarified or pre-soaked seed in spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
See pruning group 1
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Get involved
The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.