Grevillea Ned Kelly
Description:
Grevillea ‘Ned Kelly’ is a hardy, fast-growing native shrub known for its vibrant orange-red flowers and lush green foliage. This versatile and low-maintenance variety is perfect for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant, thriving in a variety of Australian climates while attracting birds and pollinators.
Flowers:
Large, bright orange-red spider-like flowers appear year-round, with peak blooming in autumn and spring. The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and nectar-feeding birds.
Foliage:
Deep green, finely divided foliage with a soft, feathery texture, providing year-round greenery.
Fruit:
Small seed pods may develop after flowering.
Form & Size:
Bushy, upright shrub reaching approximately 2–3m high and 2–3m wide.
Growing Conditions:
- Position: Prefers full sun but will tolerate part shade.
- Soil: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils.
- Climate: Suited to a range of Australian conditions, including coastal and light frost zones.
- Watering: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering.
Uses:
- Ideal for screening, hedging, and feature planting.
- Excellent for attracting birds and beneficial pollinators.
- Works well in mixed native gardens and larger landscapes.
Maintenance:
- Low-maintenance and easy to grow.
- Light pruning after flowering promotes compact growth and encourages more blooms.
- Apply a low-phosphorus native fertilizer in spring for optimal health.
Notes:
- Bird and pollinator-friendly.
- Tolerates dry conditions, light frost, and coastal exposure.
Companion Plants:
Complements Callistemon, Westringia, and Lomandra for a well-balanced, water-wise native garden.
Common Name: Ned Kelly Grevillea
Botanical Name: Grevillea ‘Ned Kelly’
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Australia
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Availability changes all through out the year. please check with us via our Sunshine Coast Garden Centre page for Pricing & Availability
Product Availability
Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-stock however we can either order it in. pending availability
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use either Rocky Point Premium Potting mix or our own custom potting mixes blend to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use good quality Bagged garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
