Grevillea Superb
A well-deserved name for this hybrid Grevillea, Grevillea ‘Superb’ is a compact evergreen shrub grown for its long-lasting flowers and the lovely textural quality of its deeply divided, light green leaves. Large, cylindrical clusters of coral, pink and yellow flowers, up to 5 in. long (12 cm), are produced at the end of each branch, over most of the year.
A well-deserved name for this hybrid Grevillea, Grevillea 'Superb' is a compact evergreen shrub grown for its long-lasting flowers and the lovely textural quality of its deeply divided, light green leaves. Large, cylindrical clusters of coral, pink and yellow flowers, up to 5 in. long (12 cm), are produced at the end of each branch, over most of the year. They supply birds and hummingbirds with a copious supply of nectar. The flowers make excellent cut flowers. Reliable in a wide range of climates and soils, it is unusually frost hardy to 25°F (-3°C). 'Superb' is a hybrid Grevillea resulting from a cross between Grevillea bipinnatifida and Grevillea banksii.
- Grows with a dense habit to 3-5 ft. tall and wide (90-150 cm).
- Easily grown in acidic, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Drought tolerant once established. Use little to no Phosphorus fertilizer.
- Deer resistant
- Great as a specimen plant, hedge or screen, windbreak in Mediterranean gardens, coastal gardens and xeriscape gardens.
- Virtually disease free and pest free.
- Pruning is usually not required, but plants can tolerate moderate to heavy pruning if necessary.
- Known to cause skin irritations on sensitive skin.
- Native to Australia
Requirements
Hardiness | 9 – 11 |
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Heat Zones | 9 – 12 |
Climate Zones | 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Grevillea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
Height | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 60″ (150cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |