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aka Grevillea

A hybrid Grevillea from Australia that forms a broad upright bush. Deeply divided foliage, dark green on top, silvery underneath. Racemes of salmon pink flowers that birds and the bees love appear nearly all year round. Likes a sunny well drained spot with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Grevilleas will grow quite happily in quite poor soil. They should not be over-fed and in fact thrive on a little bit of neglect. They are particularly intolerant of fertilizer with too much phosphorous and they don't like chicken manure either. If in doubt leave it out.