Grevillea 'Flaming Red'

Grevillea 'Flaming Red' Grevillea ‘Flaming Red’ is an attractive, compact Australian native shrub prized for its vibrant red, spider-like flowers and fine green foliage. Its colourful, nectar-rich blooms provide an eye-catching display while attracting native birds, bees and other beneficial pollinators to the garden. Growing approximately 1–2 m high and wide, ‘Flaming Red’ forms a naturally compact, bushy shrub that responds well to regular pruning. Its manageable size makes it particularly well suited to low hedging, borders, garden beds, native gardens and mass planting, as well as a colourful feature shrub. **Minimum purchase of 3 x 200mm pots required** Position 'Flaming Red' thrives in full sun to partial shade, producing its best blooms in sunny positions. It prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil and is highly drought-tolerant once established. This Grevillea is also frost-hardy and suited to various climates, including temperate, coastal, and arid regions, making it a versatile choice for low-maintenance and native gardens. Growth This moderate-growing, bushy shrub reaches a mature height of 1-2m with a spread of 1m, forming a neat, compact shape. Its vivid red flowers and soft foliage make it an excellent choice for adding colour, texture, and a bird-friendly element to gardens. Planting Guide Grevillea 'Flaming Red' grows best in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Spacing plants about 1 meter apart if using a low hedging border. For container planting, use a well-draining, native plant potting mix, and place the container in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water thoroughly after planting, and avoid using high-phosphorus fertilisers, as Grevilleas are sensitive to phosphorus. Plant Care Water regularly during the establishment phase, then reduce watering, as 'Flaming Red' is drought-tolerant once established. Fertilise sparingly with a low-phosphorus, native plant fertiliser in early spring. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage denser growth. Applying mulch around the base helps retain moisture and keeps roots cool.