How do you care for Grevillea Long John?
Grevillea ‘Long John’
- Grows upright with a bushy, rounded habit to 8-10 ft.
- Easily grown in acidic, well-drained soils in full sun.
- Deer resistant.
- Great for Mediterranean gardens and xeriscaping.
- Virtually disease free and pest free.
- Prune back after flowering to encourage a bushy, compact habit.
Do grevilleas grow in shade?
Grevilleas are generally a fairly hardy plant. Their native Australian genes mean they are generally drought and cold/frost tolerant. For the most part they like full sun or partial shade and they prefer well-drained soils.
How much water does a grevillea need?
All Grevilleas love full sun and because they don’t like wet feet they will adore a slopping or raised garden bed. Dry conditions and long periods without rain will not trouble them and a good water once a week when they are established will be sufficient.
How long do Grevilleas live for?
Many of the small trees we love in our gardens are not long lived trees – the grevilleas and acacias are a case in point. Ten to fifteen years is a typical life span for acacias and maybe 20 or so for some of the grevilleas.
Why do my grevilleas keep dying?
If the drainage is poor then grevilleas can quickly suffer from root rot diseases, like phytophthora. Typically the grevillea will look thirsty with leaves quickly turning brown and usually clinging to the branches. Extra watering doesn’t fix the problem and the plant usually dies in a short period of time.
How long do grevilleas live for?
What plants go well with Grevilleas?
Grevillea Companions Yellow buttons, grass trees, kangaroo paw, lillypilly, native daisy, pimelia, flame pea, grafted flowering gums, Banksia ‘Birthday Candles’ and Acacia ‘Greenmist’.
What is the lifespan of a Grevillea?
Ten to fifteen years
Many of the small trees we love in our gardens are not long lived trees – the grevilleas and acacias are a case in point. Ten to fifteen years is a typical life span for acacias and maybe 20 or so for some of the grevilleas.