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Common Names | Crimson Grevillea |
Family | Proteaceae - Protea family. |
Name Origin | Grevillea - after Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809), co-founder of London Horticultural Society. polybractea - from Greek poly, many, and Latin bractea, bract, referring to many bracts which conceal buds. |
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Notes | No Specimen Data Available | ||
Collector | Date | 01/09/1997 | |
Determined By | Date | 01/09/1997 |
Regional: | Noted in eastern parts of the region, including the areas: Upper Back-Upper Jerra Jerra; Yarra Yarra; Coreinbob; O'Briens South & McLeods; Upper Kyeamba; Keajura; Upper Burkes; Major; Murraguldrie and Carabost. |
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Australia: | NSW, Vic. |
Habitat: | Dry sclerophyll forest on granite soil. |
Habit: | Dry sclerophyll forest on granite soil. |
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Characteristics: | Prone to root-rot fungus and quickly dies if infected. Hybridises with Woolly Grevillea (G. lanigera) and Rosemary Grevillea (G. rosmarinifolia). |
Flowering: | Red to pink with yellow or green, spring. Dense woolly flowerheads. |
Seed Collection: | Summer. Monitor closely, as seeds shed soon after maturity. Secure nylon stockings or paper bags to fruiting branches after flowering to ensure collection. |
Propagation: | From cuttings, which strike readily. Can be grafted onto Rosemary Grevillea. |
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Shade and Shelter: | Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
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Wildlife: | Good habitat. |
Ornamental: | Attractive. Interesting well-displayed flowers. Excellent in tubs. Prune from early age to retain low growth. Avoid excess watering. |
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Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
Site/Preferred Habitat : | well-drained soil, slightly sheltered areas |
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Rainfall(mm) : | 400+ |
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Tolerates : | full sun; moderate frost. |
Resents : | root-rot fungus |
Uses & Comments : | ornamental; wildlife |