Grevillea thelemanniana
Hummingbird Bush, Spider-Net Grevillea
Proteaceae
Evergreen, Shrubs, Flowers
Shrub. Graceful, open,rounded habit 5–8 ft. tall andwide. Blue-green leaves areneedlelike but soft to the touch. Clusters of bright red flowers tipped yellow can appear in any season. ‘Baby’ is a dwarf light-green-leafed selection 6–8 in. high and 3–4 ft. wide, useful for trailing over a wall or down a bank. ‘Magic Lantern’ (‘Gilded Dragon’) has feathery gray leaves, and grows to 2–3 ft. tall and 4–6 ft. wide. All forms can be temperamental in NorthernCalifornia; prefer dry, warm winters of Southern California. Full sun or partial shade.
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