Silky grevillea (Grevillea sericea)

Silky grevillea

Silky grevillea is an annual flower that blooms in colours of pink, purple, and white. Loving mostly sunny conditions, silky grevillea attract birds and other wildlife, and produce an attractive floral fragrance.

Scientific classification

Species

Silky grevillea (Grevillea sericea)

Proteas, lotuses, planes, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

2 m

Plant Height

2 m

Spread

Evergreen

Leaf type

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Care Guide for Silky grevillea

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Silky grevillea is drought-tolerant once established, thriving with supplemental watering during dry spells. Water twice weekly post-planting for 2-3 weeks, then weekly for about a month. Adjust watering based on local weather, reducing it as conditions become cooler and wetter.

Fertilize: After planting your silky grevillea, there's no need for immediate fertilization as nursery plants are nutrient-rich. Instead, apply a low-phosphorous fertilizer in warmer months, as silky grevillea is adapted to low-phosphorous soil conditions.

Pruning: Silky grevillea benefits from spring pruning, leading to more abundant blooms and healthy new shoots. Additionally, pruning can be performed in warmer months for shaping or sizing, despite potentially losing some flowers during the process.

Propagation: Silky grevillea can be propagated via seed, cuttings, or grafts, with soft tip cuttings being easiest. Take 10 cm cuttings in winter or early spring, apply rooting hormone, and place in sand or pumice. Water sparingly; rooting may take up to 6 months in a warm, indirect light area.

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