Description
The "Crimson Villea" cultivar, a striking hybrid between Grevillea 'Scarlet Sprite' x rosmarinifolia, entices gardeners with its deep red blooms, which paint the landscape from Djeran (autumn) to Djilba (early spring). As a heavy flowerer, this small shrub is a statement piece, turning gardens into a spectacle of colour during its flowering months, though a word of caution: its foliage is notably spiky.
Directly planting "Crimson Villea" in the ground is recommended, with an emphasis on boosting poor, sandy soils using a quality soil conditioner. The plant's resilience is apparent as it grows more drought-hardy over time. To maintain its lavish floral display, it's beneficial to feed it with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser during Djilba (early spring).
| Botanical Name | Grevillea 'Scarlet Sprite' x rosmarinifolia |
| Common Name | Rosemary Grevillea, Spider Flower |
| Cultivar | Crimson Villea |
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Classification |
Small Natives |
| PBR Name | H16 |
| Origin | South-eastern Australia |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 80 cm |
| Width | 80 cm |
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well draining, loamy/sandy soil enriched with mature compost. Avoid fresh or strong manures which can burn roots. |
| Water Requirement | |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Deep red |
| Flower Time | Djeran (autumn) to Djilba (early spring) |
| Toxicity | Can cause contact dermatites in some people, leading to an allergic reaction. Otherwise non-toxic to humans. Potentially mildly toxic to animals if ingested. |
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