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Grevillea Canberra Gem

Grevillea 'Canberra Gem'

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Overview

The Grevillea 'Canberra Gem' is a robust evergreen shrub featuring needle-like leaves and vibrant pink-red flowers. It reaches up to 10 feet in height and spreads approximately 6-10 feet wide, with blooms most prolific in spring and summer. This Australian native is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun to partial shade, and is excellent for attracting birds and bees, making it a splendid choice for low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Grevillea Canberra Gem (Grevillea 'Canberra Gem') — with blooms most prolific in spring and summer
Grevillea Canberra Gem (Grevillea 'Canberra Gem') — It reaches up to 10 feet in height and spreads approximately 6-10 feet wideGrevillea Canberra Gem (Grevillea 'Canberra Gem') — This Australian native is drought-tolerantGrevillea Canberra Gem (Grevillea 'Canberra Gem') — thrives in full sun to partial shade

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Proteaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Grevillea Canberra Gem (Grevillea 'Canberra Gem') — with blooms most prolific in spring and summer
Grevillea Canberra Gem (Grevillea 'Canberra Gem') — It reaches up to 10 feet in height and spreads approximately 6-10 feet wide
Grevillea Canberra Gem (Grevillea 'Canberra Gem') — This Australian native is drought-tolerant
Grevillea Canberra Gem (Grevillea 'Canberra Gem') — thrives in full sun to partial shade
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