Grevillea bracteosa
This grevillea species flowers for much of the year, with the best display of the clustered pink - or rarely white - flowers from August to October.
Grevillea bracteosa is a hardy, medium shrub growing to some 2 m tall and has an open habit. Its grey-green narrow leaves are up to 8 cm long and the flowers, which are borne on the ends of stems, are shielded by bracts (leaf-like structures) until they open.
Grow it at home
- Adapts well to a wide range of acid-to-neutral, free-draining soils
- Best planted in a sunny position in the autumn or winter months
- Apply slow-release, native-blend fertiliser at time of planting and annually as required in the spring months
- Once established is tolerant of drought conditions and light frost
- Water well at planting time and monitor soil moisture until the next winter. Give a deep watering twice a week during the first summer and autumn
- Light tip pruning during establishment will help develop good form. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact form and to promote new growth
The nectar-rich flowers will attract honeyeaters to the garden!
Find it in Kings Park
A must-see in spring, this grevillea is on display in the Wadjuk Car Park surrounds and Grevillea and Hakea garden.
Out in the wild
Grevillea bracteosa is found growing in the Wheatbelt, sandplains and Jarrah forest between Perth and Geraldton.
