We’re always on the lookout for interesting foliage and Grevillea Long John delivers
Long, thin, needle-like leaves along vertical branches with upright, swaying growth that creates instant fullness and movement in a planting. The large rose-pink and orange blooms are reminiscent of an exotic undersea creature. Don’t get too excited about the blooms though, they only appear long enough to keep you lusting for the next one. You’ll want to use Grevillea Long John for the dancing textural foliage it adds to containers.
Cascading, silky texture…how can you not love this!
- Structure (Thriller)
- Height: 3 -4 feet in a container
- Hardiness: 25 degrees. (Zone 8)
- Watering/Fertilizer: Low water/No fertilizer
- Planting Partners: Bougainvillea, Low water needs grasses, Astelias, Dyckias
Grevillea Long John’s blooms are beautiful and unlike anything in the garden (except other Grevilleas!).
One thing to note is that Grevillea Long John will burn if given any fertilizer (as this poor plant can attest).