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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Grevillea Superb performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser — the Proteaceae are especially phosphorus-sensitive. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Grevillea Superb after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate as Grevillea Superb. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Grevillea Superb
Plant Sale lists Grevillea Superb as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
