Want
to add colour and glory to your garden? Or looking to add personal touch to
your courtyard? When it comes to choosing plants for your garden, you will be
spoilt for choices. However, picking up the native plants are always a smart
move. With more than 350 species to choose from, Grevillea will certainly be a
perfect addition to your garden. They differ in shape, size and the colour of
the flowers, and are found in temperate and subtropical regions. These plants
are so versatile that they can be cultivated for windbreak, ground cover,
screening and hedge.
Leaves And Flowers:
Depending
on the species, Grevillea can give rise to large - broad leaves, small –
needle-like leaves or feathery fern-like leaves. They produce orange, yellow or
red-coloured flowers in elongated or roundish clusters. Every single flower is
composed of colourful sepals with both the types of reproductive organs. Packed
with nectar, flowers attract birds and facilitate pollination.
Fruits And Seeds:
The
fruits of grevillea are usually shell-like follicle and are filled with one or
two seeds. The ripened fruits split to release the seeds. The interesting fact
is that the seeds of grevillea are light-weight and feature wings that help in
dispersal by wind.
Uses of Grevillea:
·
Flowers of Grevillea serve
as a significant source of nectar, especially for honeybees.
·
Nectar from certain
species can even be consumed by humans.
·
Woods of grevillea are
used for making fences, veneer, furniture, cabinets and guitars.
·
Grevillea serve the
purposes of screening, hedging, ground cover and windbreak.
Features Of Grevillea:
·
Grow to a height of 20
inches to 115 feet tall and 25 feet wide.
·
Grow well in most
climates
·
Tolerant to cold and
frost.
·
Need shelter from
strong winds
·
Can be planted in
full-sun
·
Prefer well-drained
soils
·
When young, it has to
be watered twice a week
·
Mulching and pruning
required to retain their attractiveness.
Popular Varieties:
Grevillea Moonlight, Grevillea Apricot Glow, Grevillea Rosmarinifolia, Grevillea Forest Rambler, Grevillea Coconut Ice, Grevillea Fireworks, Grevillea Copper Crest, Grevillea Clearview David, Grevillea Barklyana Gully, Grevillea Bonnie Prince Charles, Grevillea Deua Flame, Grevillea Ivanhoe, Grevillea Gaudi Chaudii, Grevillea Ground Cover, Grevillea Olivacea, Grevillea Bonfire, Grevillea Canterbury Gold, Grevillea Endlicheriana Spindly.
Wondering
where to buy plants online? Being
one of the most popular plant nurseries Melbourne, Online Plants stocks a wide
range of Grevellia species to choose from. We provide fast delivery across
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