Description:

An improved, hardy and adaptable selection that will assume a compact, shrubby form; grows well in most well drained soils; dark orange to red spider flowers nearly year round, but peak in mid to late spring; it will also tolerate moderate to heavy frost

Ornamental Features

Xera Ember Juniper Leaf Grevillea features delicate red spider-like flowers with orange overtones along the branches from late winter to late fall. It has attractive emerald green evergreen foliage. The spiny needles are highly ornamental and remain emerald green throughout the winter.

Landscape Attributes

Xera Ember Juniper Leaf Grevillea is an open multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting birds and butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Spiny

Xera Ember Juniper Leaf Grevillea is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• Rock/Alpine Gardens
• General Garden Use

Planting & Growing

Xera Ember Juniper Leaf Grevillea will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. This plant will benefit from an application of bonemeal and/or mycorrhizal fertilizer at the time of planting. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.