|
|
|
 |
|
|
| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red |
| Bloomtime: Fall/Spring |
| Synonyms: ['Gilded Dragon', G. thelemanniana ssp. hirtella] |
| Parentage: (Grevillea preissii ssp. glabrilimba) |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 6-12 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
|
|
|
|
Grevillea 'Magic Lantern' - An evergreen shrub with coral-red flowers that are striking against the gray feathery foliage - a good bloomer in the fall, winter and early spring. This plant stays low (below 3 feet) and spreads to 6 to 10 feet wide. Plant in full sun and water occasionally to infrequently. Will tolerate some alkalinity but requires well-drained soil. Hardy to 28 degrees F. This Grevillea flowers on older wood so avoid cutting back in summer months. Long thought to be a selection of Grevillea thelemanniana ssp. hirtella and also known as Grevillea 'Gilded Dragon' but more recent treatment on the genus has determined that this plant is Grevillea preissii ssp. glabrilimba, a plant native to a restricted area near coastal Cervantes in Western Australia where it grows in shallow calcareous sand. The climate is hot and dry in the summer and cool and moist in winter with an average rainfall of 18 inches.
The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We have also incorporated comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Grevillea 'Magic Lantern'.
|
| |
|
|
|
