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Grevillea

It is a plant that comes from far away: it originates from Australia but it well suits to our mediterranean weather. The Grevillea belongs to the family Proteaceae, it blooms during the spring and it has flowers with a long calyx that develop into colored curls from which small flexed stomata and a single pistil emerge. There are several species of Grevillea, some can also be cultivated in coastal areas as they can withstand sea salt. In most species the flowers are very nectariferous so they are excellent plants for attracting insects and birds.

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Botanical name

Botanical name

Grevillea
Common name

Common name

Grevillea
Variety

Variety

Tamboritha
Flower's color

Flower's color

Red
Temperature

Temperature

min -5°
Exposure

Exposure

Full sun or half shade
Watering need

Watering need

Averages
Blooming

Blooming

Spring
Availability

Availability

January-March
Availability

January, February, March
Exposure

Full sun, Half shade
Flowering

Spring
Water need

Average

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