Spider flower 'Firesprite' (Grevillea 'Firesprite')

Spider flower 'Firesprite'

Spider flower 'Firesprite' is an elegant hybrid of Grevillea longystyla and Grevillea venusta, developed by the Australian Merv Hodge. Its leaves are broader and paler than the similar hybrid 'Long John.' Its large size and dense growth make it a useful screen or an impressive specimen shrub. It attracts plenty of wildlife including birds, bees, and butterflies.

Scientific classification

Proteas, lotuses, planes, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Vigorous hybrid reaching 9-15 feet (2.7-4.5 meters) tall, 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters) wide.

Leaves divided into 3-5 narrow lobes, 10 inches (25 cm) long, shiny green upper surface.

Prolific blooming in warmer seasons with 5-inch (13 cm) tall racemes of flame-red and green flowers.

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Care Guide for Spider flower 'Firesprite'

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Once established, spider flower 'Firesprite' can endure dry spells but benefits from supplemental watering during dry weather for better growth and flowering. Water twice weekly after planting for 2-3 weeks, then weekly for a month, adjusting based on local weather conditions.

Fertilize: After planting your spider flower 'Firesprite', avoid feeding it initially, as nursery plants usually contain sufficient nutrients. Instead, apply a low-phosphorous fertilizer during warmer months, as spider flower 'Firesprite' is adapted to thrive in low-phosphorous soil conditions.

Pruning: Spider flower 'Firesprite' benefits from pruning, ideally in spring, promoting more blooms as it enters an active growth phase. While spring is preferred, pruning can also occur during warmer months to shape or size the plant.

Propagation: Spider flower 'Firesprite' propagates via seeds, cuttings, or grafts, with the easiest method being soft tip cuttings in winter or early spring. Cuttings should be 10 cm long, dipped in rooting hormone, and placed in sand or pumice, requiring minimal water and warmth for up to 6 months to root.

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