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Products > Grevillea 'Red Hooks'
 
Grevillea 'Red Hooks'
  

 
Habit and Cultural Information
Category: Shrub
Family: Proteaceae (Proteas)
Origin: Australia (Australasia)
Evergreen: Yes
Flower Color: Red
Bloomtime: Spring/Fall
Synonyms: [Grevillea hookeriana [Hort.]
Parentage: (G. tetragonoloba hybrid)
Height: 4-8 feet
Width: 6-12 feet
Exposure: Sun or Shade
Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs
Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F
Grevillea 'Red Hooks' - A robust shrub to 7 ft. tall, with wide-spreading branches and long, deeply -obed leaves. Bright red, toothbrush flower heads bloom August to January. A popular, ornamental cultivar great for formal or informal hedging in large areas, that responds well to pruning. Grows best in sun or light shade and can tolerate light frosts and is hardy to 20-25° F.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Grevillea 'Red Hooks' .
 
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