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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red Brown |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Synonyms: [G. sphacelata, G. autumnalis, G. ferruginea] |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Grevillea lanigera (Woolly Grevillea) - A highly versatile evergreen shrub from New South Wales and Victoria is considered one of the most durable of all Grevillea spp. Small and narrow, rounded and gray-green, slightly hairy leaves clothe the shrub to form an erect, dense plant to 4-5 feet tall and equally wide - easily kept smaller. The brilliant flower display occurs from late winter into early spring composed of a bright salmon perianth with a curving, cream-colored style. Performs best in full sun to partial shade in a well-draining, moist to dry soil, surviving short periods of drought. Highly attractive to butterflies. This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights to 18-20° Fahrenheit. Named after Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809), co-founder of London Horticultural Society. The specific epithet "lanigera" comes from the Latin word 'lana' (wool) and 'gerus' (bearing) referring to woolly leaves. A great durable plant but we have moved on and no longer produce this plant.
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 lanigera .
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