Grevillea 'Pink Lady'

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Synonyms

Grevillea juniperina 'Pink Lady'

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A low-growing evergreen shrub with a dense, spreading habit and needle-like green leaves. Produces clusters of honeysuckle-like flowers, with long styles and curving sepals, in shades from pale pink to deep rose. Flowers over a long period from winter to late spring or summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Proteaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched
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
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

In frost-free areas, grow in well-drained, lime-free soil in a sunny position. In areas prone to frost, grow in an ericaceous potting mix in a cool greenhouse or conservatory, or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter. Drought tolerant when established

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by grafting under glass in winter

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Banks and slopes
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover

Pruning

Pruning group 1 outdoors, restrictive pruning may be required if grown under glass

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)