Grevillea Scarlet Sprite
Grevillea Scarlet SpriteĀ
- Mature size: 1m tall / wide
- Recommended spacing: 50cm-1m apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
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Uses
Native garden, small gardens, rockeries, borders/edges, low shrub, garden filler, mass plantings, low hedge, coastal gardens, erosion control, wildlife gardens.
Noteworthy
Australian native cultivar, hardy evergreen, low maintenance, attracts birds and pollinators, abundant flowering over most of the year, great for habitat planting.
Tolerant
Pruning, drought once established, light frost, coastal conditions, poor soils and a wide range of soil types.
Colour/Growth form
Dense, compact shrub with a rounded to mounding habit. Features narrow, needle-like green foliage and masses of bright scarlet-red spider flowers produced over an extended period.
What is Grevillea Scarlet Sprite?
Grevillea Scarlet Sprite is a compact Australian native cultirvar valued for itsĀ vibrant red flowers and dense growth habit. ItĀ produces an abundance of nectar-rich blooms for much of the year, making it an excellent choice for attracting birds and beneficial pollinators. Its small size and toughness make it ideal for a wide range of garden styles, from native landscapes to low-maintenance plantings.
How to care for Grevillea Scarlet Sprite
Plant in a sunny to partly shaded position in free-draining soil for best performance. Water during establishment, then only occasionally, as it becomes drought tolerant over time. Avoid heavy fertilisers, particularly those high in phosphorus. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain a dense shape and encourage continued blooming.
Grevillea Scarlet SpriteĀ
- Mature size: 1m tall / wide
- Recommended spacing: 50cm-1m apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Ā
Uses
Native garden, small gardens, rockeries, borders/edges, low shrub, garden filler, mass plantings, low hedge, coastal gardens, erosion control, wildlife gardens.
Noteworthy
Australian native cultivar, hardy evergreen, low maintenance, attracts birds and pollinators, abundant flowering over most of the year, great for habitat planting.
Tolerant
Pruning, drought once established, light frost, coastal conditions, poor soils and a wide range of soil types.
Colour/Growth form
Dense, compact shrub with a rounded to mounding habit. Features narrow, needle-like green foliage and masses of bright scarlet-red spider flowers produced over an extended period.
What is Grevillea Scarlet Sprite?
Grevillea Scarlet Sprite is a compact Australian native cultirvar valued for itsĀ vibrant red flowers and dense growth habit. ItĀ produces an abundance of nectar-rich blooms for much of the year, making it an excellent choice for attracting birds and beneficial pollinators. Its small size and toughness make it ideal for a wide range of garden styles, from native landscapes to low-maintenance plantings.
How to care for Grevillea Scarlet Sprite
Plant in a sunny to partly shaded position in free-draining soil for best performance. Water during establishment, then only occasionally, as it becomes drought tolerant over time. Avoid heavy fertilisers, particularly those high in phosphorus. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain a dense shape and encourage continued blooming.
Description
Grevillea Scarlet SpriteĀ
- Mature size: 1m tall / wide
- Recommended spacing: 50cm-1m apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Ā
Uses
Native garden, small gardens, rockeries, borders/edges, low shrub, garden filler, mass plantings, low hedge, coastal gardens, erosion control, wildlife gardens.
Noteworthy
Australian native cultivar, hardy evergreen, low maintenance, attracts birds and pollinators, abundant flowering over most of the year, great for habitat planting.
Tolerant
Pruning, drought once established, light frost, coastal conditions, poor soils and a wide range of soil types.
Colour/Growth form
Dense, compact shrub with a rounded to mounding habit. Features narrow, needle-like green foliage and masses of bright scarlet-red spider flowers produced over an extended period.
What is Grevillea Scarlet Sprite?
Grevillea Scarlet Sprite is a compact Australian native cultirvar valued for itsĀ vibrant red flowers and dense growth habit. ItĀ produces an abundance of nectar-rich blooms for much of the year, making it an excellent choice for attracting birds and beneficial pollinators. Its small size and toughness make it ideal for a wide range of garden styles, from native landscapes to low-maintenance plantings.
How to care for Grevillea Scarlet Sprite
Plant in a sunny to partly shaded position in free-draining soil for best performance. Water during establishment, then only occasionally, as it becomes drought tolerant over time. Avoid heavy fertilisers, particularly those high in phosphorus. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain a dense shape and encourage continued blooming.
