Scarlet Sprite Grevillea

Grevillea 'Scarlet Sprite'

Pronunciation: grev-ILL-ee-uh rose-ma-ree-nee-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #08419
8-11

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Deep rose flowers adorn the finely textured, needle-like foliage of this evergreen shrub in winter and spring. Tough, drought-resistant, and loved by birds. Its compact growth is great for use as a barrier, for screening or as a hedge plant, and will take easily to slopes and banks.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE: Reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11

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Bloom TimeHeaviest bloom in winter and spring.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBarrier, Border, Hedge, Hillside
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPlumbago (Plumbago); Cape Honeysuckle (Tecomaria); Rock Rose (Cistus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum);
Care InstructionsAdapts to a variety of soils with excellent drainage. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system, taking care not to overwater. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Feed sparingly in spring; avoid high phosphorus fertilizers. Prune for compact growth.
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Bloom TimeHeaviest bloom in winter and spring.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBarrier, Border, Hedge, Hillside
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPlumbago (Plumbago); Cape Honeysuckle (Tecomaria); Rock Rose (Cistus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum);
Care
Care InstructionsAdapts to a variety of soils with excellent drainage. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system, taking care not to overwater. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Feed sparingly in spring; avoid high phosphorus fertilizers. Prune for compact growth.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.