Robyn Gordon grevillea (Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon')

When it flowers

January, flowering
February, flowering
March, flowering
April, flowering
May, flowering
June, flowering
July, flowering
August, flowering
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October, flowering
November, flowering
December, flowering

Grevillea banksii x bipinnatifida (cv Robyn Gordon flowers and leaves). Location: Maui, Enchanting Floral Gardens of Kula. Photo: Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Photographed at Huntington Gardens (Los Angeles) in October. Photo: Raffi Kojian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Compact hybrid grevillea with red flowers almost all year round.

A garden hybrid of Grevillea banksii and Grevillea bipinnatifida, and one of the most widely planted grevilleas. A reliable magnet for nectar-feeding birds.

In the garden

Feature plant
Pots and containers

Attracts: Birds
Flowers: Large red toothbrush flowers, 10 to 15 cm long.
Leaves: Fern-like divided leaves; new growth is bronze.

Growing conditions

Climate: Subtropical and temperate
Light: Full sun
Soil: Sandy and loam
Drainage: Needs good drainage
Frost: Light frost
Water: Some dry spells

Planting and care

Grown from: Cuttings

Pruning

Light prune after a flush of flowers to keep it compact.

Care

Water through long dry spells until established.

Safety

Can irritate skin

Flowers and leaves can cause contact dermatitis. Wear gloves and long sleeves when pruning.

Where it comes from

Native to: Garden origin

Widely available.

We don't have stockists listed for this plant yet. Local native nurseries are often the best place to ask.

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