Grevillea Honey Gem

Grevillea Honey GemDescription: Grevillea Honey Gem is a fast growing, large native shrub renowned for its spectacular golden orange flowers and finely divided green foliage. This hardy variety is ideal for screening, hedging, or as a feature plant, attracting birds and pollinators year round. Flowers: Large, golden orange, spider like flowers appear throughout the year, with peak flowering in autumn and spring. Rich in nectar, attracting bees, butterflies, and native

Description:
Grevillea ‘Honey Gem’ is a fast-growing, large native shrub renowned for its spectacular golden-orange flowers and finely divided green foliage. This hardy variety is ideal for screening, hedging, or as a feature plant, attracting birds and pollinators year-round.

Flowers:
Large, golden-orange, spider-like flowers appear throughout the year, with peak flowering in autumn and spring. Rich in nectar, attracting bees, butterflies, and native birds.

Foliage:
Fine, deeply divided, fern-like green foliage with a soft texture, creating a lush, tropical look.

Fruit:
Small seed pods may develop after flowering.

Form & Size:
Upright, bushy shrub reaching approximately 3–4m high and 2–3m wide.

Growing Conditions:

• Position: Prefers full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils.
• Climate: Suited to various Australian climates, including coastal areas and light frost zones.
• Watering: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering.

Uses:

• Ideal for screening, hedging, or as a feature plant.
• Great for attracting birds and pollinators.
• Suitable for large native gardens and mixed borders.

Maintenance:

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow.
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
• Apply a low-phosphorus native fertilizer in spring.

Notes:

• Bird and pollinator-friendly.
• Tolerates coastal exposure, light frost, and dry conditions.

Companion Plants:
Pairs well with Callistemon, Westringia, and Lomandra for a balanced, water-wise native garden.

Common Name: Honey Gem Grevillea
Botanical Name: Grevillea ‘Honey Gem’
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Australia