Botanical Name: Common Names:
Grevillea hybrida Loopy Lou Spider Flower, Toothbrush Plant,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Spreading
Description:
An evergreen spreading shrub with attractive narrow, pointed green leaves. Over a long period extending from winter to through to spring, masses of yellow spider-like flowers are borne upon its arching branches. These will attract nectar feeding birds. Ideal plant for general landscaping, native and seaside gardens. Grows approx 1m tall x 1.2m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Groundcover, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a well drained soil, it is tolerant to frost and coastal conditions. Prune as required or after flowering and fertilise annually with a long term, slow release native fertiliser. Images and information courtesy of Touch of Class Plants.
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: Yellow
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
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