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Long John Grevillea

Grevillea 'Long John'

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Overview

The Grevillea 'Long John' is a vibrant, bird-attracting shrub, renowned for its long, slender leaves and striking pink-red flowers that bloom year-round. It can reach heights of 10-15 feet with a spread of 6-10 feet, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. This fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant is ideal for creating eye-catching accents or privacy screens in landscapes with a USDA Zone of 9 to 11.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Type Shrub
Long John Grevillea (Grevillea 'Long John') — botanical name Grevillea 'Long John'
Long John Grevillea (Grevillea 'Long John') — It can reach heights of 10-15 feet with a spread of 6-10 feet, thriving in full sun and well-drained soilLong John Grevillea (Grevillea 'Long John') — Typically achieving a mature height and spread of 6 to 8 feetLong John Grevillea (Grevillea 'Long John') — slender leaves and striking pink-red flowers that bloom year-roundLong John Grevillea (Grevillea 'Long John') — is a popular choice for modern landscapes due to its vibrant display and adaptable nature

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Proteaceae

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Long John Grevillea (Grevillea 'Long John') — botanical name Grevillea 'Long John'
Long John Grevillea (Grevillea 'Long John') — It can reach heights of 10-15 feet with a spread of 6-10 feet, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil
Long John Grevillea (Grevillea 'Long John') — Typically achieving a mature height and spread of 6 to 8 feet
Long John Grevillea (Grevillea 'Long John') — slender leaves and striking pink-red flowers that bloom year-round
Long John Grevillea (Grevillea 'Long John') — is a popular choice for modern landscapes due to its vibrant display and adaptable nature
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