A compact spreading shrub with apricot-pink to orange spider flowers produced continuously through the year. Reliable, bird-attracting and ideal as a low feature.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 2.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Grevillea Superb
Grevillea 'Superb' is a shrub in the Proteaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 2.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Orange and pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Grevillea Superb
Grevillea Superb suits warm-temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Grevillea Superb does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Grevillea Superb is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser — the Proteaceae are especially phosphorus-sensitive. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Grevillea Superb after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Grevillea Superb in the garden
Grevillea Superb earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Grevillea Superb with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Grevillea Superb
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