Grevillea 'Long John'

Grevillea 'Long John' An upright rounded shrub that grows up to sixteen feet tall by eight to twelve feet wide.   It has thin, long, somewhat soft, needle-like leaves along vertical branches.  Large, dark rose-pink and orange flower clusters form on the ends of branches bloom in the spring. Can be used for cut flowers.  The name 'Long John' comes from a combination of the names of the two parent species, Grevillea longistyla and G. johnsonii, that were involved in this hybrid. Family Name Proteaceae Species Name Grevillea 'Long John' Common Name Grevillea 'Long John' Native to Australia Plant Type Shrub Height x Width 10'-16' x 8'-12' Growth Habit Upright/Spreading Growth Rate Fast Sun Exposure Full Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Well-drained Flower Color Red/Rose Flowering Months Spring Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Fragrant No Cold Hardy to 20-25 degrees Attracts pollinators Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies Container Plant Yes Erosion C