Botanical Name: Common Names:
Grevillea hybrida Hot Lava GRI3008, Spider Flower, Toothbrush Plant,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Shrubs Spreading
Description:
Small, narrow leaved, spreading shrub with dense, shimmery, grey/green foliage. Flowers are clusters of red and predominately appear in Winter and Spring. A great groundcover for coastal conditions, rockeries and small gardens. Does not like humidity.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Roundabouts / Splitters, Verge, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prune only if desired. Tolerates most soil types and coastal conditions. Planting Spacing - 1 metre apart. For best results feed with a low phosphorus slow release fertiliser.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Proteaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High