Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’ is among the best-known Australian native garden plants — a hybrid in the family Proteaceae raised at the Gordon family garden in Queensland. It forms a spreading evergreen shrub to about 1.8 m, smothered for most of the year in red “toothbrush” flowers that are irresistible to honeyeaters.
Hardy, drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it suits water-wise gardens, large containers and informal screens across warm-temperate, Mediterranean and even semi-arid climates. Like other Proteaceae it needs free drainage and low-phosphorus feeding.
Care at a glance
Position: Full sun to light shade in free-draining soil; superb for water-wise gardens.
Watering: Very drought-tolerant once established.
Feeding: Low-phosphorus native fertiliser only.
Pruning: Prune lightly and regularly to maintain a dense, compact shape.
Frequently asked
How often does Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon' flower?
It is one of the longest-flowering grevilleas, producing red flushes through most of the year in warm climates.
Is 'Robyn Gordon' toxic?
Contact with the foliage and flowers can irritate sensitive skin, so gloves are advised when pruning.
