Plant in full coastal sun or light shade and irrigate occasionally. We have not grown it through a cold winter but it should prove hardy to moderate frosts though our experience with related species suggests that it is probably best with temperatures above 25 F.

This selection is thought to be the true Grevillea thelemanniana - most other selections and subspecies originally using this name having since been placed elsewhere, including the first plant we grew with this specific epithet that we now list as Grevillea fililoba. Grevillea thelemanniana occurs naturally in winter-moist sandy soils in a limited area near Perth in Western Australia but has proven adaptable and long lived in cultivation - this plant has been cultivated in Australia since 1831 and we have grown it since 2009.

The genus name Grevillea honors Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809), a patron of botany, a very close friend of Sir Joseph Banks, and president of the Royal Society of London and its specific epithet was given to it by Austrian botanist Charles von Hügel (Carl Alexander Anselm Baron von Hügel - 1795-1870) who was famous for his introduction of plants into Europe from Australia. This name honors A. Thelemann, one of his chief gardeners at his Vienna home. 

The information about Grevillea thelemanniana 'Baby' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant.