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Ned Kelly Grevillea

Grevillea 'Ned Kelly'

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Overview

Grevillea 'Ned Kelly' is an attractive Australian native shrub known for its vibrant orange-red blooms. Typically reaching 6-10 feet in height and spread, it thrives in well-drained soils with full sun exposure. Foliage is deep green, providing a lush backdrop for the spider-like flowers which attract birds and pollinators year-round. Drought-tolerant once established, it's an excellent choice for water-efficient landscapes and vibrant accent plantings. Hardy to USDA zone 9.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Ned Kelly Grevillea (Grevillea 'Ned Kelly') — Grevillea 'Ned Kelly' is an attractive Australian native shrub known for its vibrant orange-red blooms

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Proteaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Ned Kelly Grevillea (Grevillea 'Ned Kelly') — Grevillea 'Ned Kelly' is an attractive Australian native shrub known for its vibrant orange-red blooms

Photograph: Melburnian, CC BY 3.0 · source

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