
Grevillea 'Fanfare'
This plant grows well in the following regions:
- NCNorth and Central Coast
- SCSouth Coast
Description
Grevilleas are native to Australia and there are many species and hybrids that will do well in a California garden, with new varieties introduced all the time. This particular one is thought to be a hybrid between Grevillea x gaudichaudii and Grevillea longifolia. It is a low spreading plant about 1 foot tall and up to 10-15 feet wide. It is good for smothering weeds. The flowers of G. 'Austraflora Fanfare' are a deep red and they bloom winter to spring. The leaves are narrow and sawtoothed. Does best in well-drained acidic soil with full sun or partial shade.
This plant is hardy and evergreen and resistant to deer, rabbits, and gophers while attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds and benficial insects.
Sun needs:
- Full sun
- Partial sun
Water needs:
- Low water
More information
- Austraflora
- Grevilleas Revisited
- San Marcos Growers- Grevillea ‘Austraflora Fanfare’
- Sunset Western Garden Book (2012) pg. 347 to learn more about other grevilleas