Description
"Superb", a dazzling Grevillea (Grevillea banksii 'alba' x bipinnatifida), truly lives up to its name with vibrant blooms transitioning from red to orange to yellow. This medium shrub showcases its fiery display year-round, becoming even more prolific in cool weather, making it a beacon for native birds and a proven winner in gardens across Australia.
To ensure it thrives, plant "Superb" in the ground and consider adding a soil conditioner to enrich sandy soils. As it matures, this Grevillea flaunts its drought-hardy nature. To maintain its illustrious appearance, treat it with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser during Djilba (early spring), ensuring a continual radiant show.
| Botanical Name | Grevillea banksii var. albiflora x bipinnatifida |
| Common Name | Fuchsia Grevillea, Banks' Grevillea, Dwarf Silky Oak |
| Cultivar | Superb |
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Classification |
Medium Natives |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | Western Australia, Queensland - Bred in Queensland |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5 - 2 M |
| Width | 1.5 - 2 M |
| 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 | Red to orange to yellow |
| Flower Time | Year-round, more prolific in cool weather. |
| 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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