A tall robust shrub producing large golden-orange comb flowers almost year round that draw nectar-feeding birds. A popular cut-flower and feature native.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 4 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Honey Gem Grevillea
Grevillea 'Honey Gem' is a fast-growing shrub in the Proteaceae family, native to Queensland. It reaches around 4 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Orange flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Honey Gem Grevillea
Honey Gem Grevillea suits subtropical and warm-temperate 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
Honey Gem Grevillea does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Honey Gem Grevillea 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. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Honey Gem Grevillea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Honey Gem Grevillea in the garden
Honey Gem Grevillea earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, a feature or specimen planting and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same happy on low water and subtropical climate as Honey Gem Grevillea. 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 Honey Gem Grevillea
Plant Sale lists Honey Gem Grevillea as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
