A spreading medium shrub bearing large orange-red comb flowers nearly all year. Hardy, bird-attracting and useful as a low informal screen.
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 Ned Kelly Grevillea
Grevillea 'Ned Kelly' is a fast-growing 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 red flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Ned Kelly Grevillea
Ned Kelly Grevillea suits warm-temperate and subtropical 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
Ned Kelly Grevillea does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 1.5 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Ned Kelly 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. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Ned Kelly Grevillea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Ned Kelly Grevillea in the garden
Ned Kelly Grevillea earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, a feature or specimen planting and a fast screen or informal hedge.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate as Ned Kelly 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 Ned Kelly Grevillea
Plant Sale lists Ned Kelly Grevillea as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
