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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Honey Gem Grevillea 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 Honey Gem Grevillea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Honey Gem Grevillea with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and subtropical 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 Honey Gem Grevillea
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