A low spreading shrub with fine soft foliage and deep blood-red spider flowers held over many months. A reliable, compact bird-attracting native.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 80 cm H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About New Blood Grevillea
Grevillea 'New Blood' is a shrub in the Proteaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 80 cm tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Red flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow New Blood Grevillea
New Blood 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
New Blood Grevillea does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
New Blood 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 New Blood Grevillea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using New Blood Grevillea in the garden
New Blood Grevillea earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, a feature or specimen planting and holding soil on banks and slopes.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair New Blood Grevillea 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 New Blood Grevillea
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