Grevillea 'Fire Cracker'

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Size
  Height:  40cm
  Spread:  80cm
  Mound forming
  
Location
  Full Sun
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PLANT PROFILE
This superb new form of Grevillea has a compact, rounded habit with small evergreen foliage which is soft to touch.

It boasts an extensive flowering period, which can extend from April through to October. The explosion of firey red and yellow flowers makes a stunning show in any garden, landscape or container throughout the winter months.

Informal borders.

Colouful container addition to courtyards and entertaining areas.

Low water gardens.

Native gardens.

Small spaces and low maintenance areas.

Coastal regions.

Bird attracting.

CULTURAL CARE
Extremely hardy in most soil types which are well draining.

Frost and dry tolerant once established.

Prune after flowering to encourage a dense habit and profuse flowering next season.

Use a fertiliser formulated for natives for best results.

 

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