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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Cream & Red |
| Bloomtime: Fall/Spring |
| Height: 1-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Grevillea 'Granya Glory' (UCSC) - A compact, low-spreading, slow-growing shrub to 1-2 feet tall and 2-4' feet wide with 1 1/2 inch long gray-green hairy, linear to oblong leaves. Large clusters of rose-red and cream flowers occur at ends of branches from late fall into spring. Notably tolerant of diverse soils. Plant in full sun to part shade. Tip prune after flowering to promote bushiness. Attractive to nectar feeding birds. This naturally occurring hybrid between Grevillea lanigera and G. polybractea was found growing on Mt. Granya in Victoria, Australia. A Koala Blooms University of California Santa Cruz 2002 Plant Introduction. This plant was too tender and had disease problems and as a result was dropped from the Koala Blooms Program in 2006.
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 observed it in. We also will incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that might aid others in growing Grevillea 'Granya Glory'.
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