Consulta Plantas

Care of the shrub Grevillea rosmarinifolia or Rosemary grevillea

The genus Grevillea, family Proteaceae, comprises 400-500 species of shrubs and trees native to Australia and Papua New Guinea. Some species are: Grevillea rosmarinifolia, Grevillea lanigera, Grevillea juniperina, Grevillea johnsonii, Grevillea Golden Yu-Lo, Grevillea Clearview David, Grevillea brachystachya, Grevillea robusta, Grevillea alpina, Grevillea sulphurea, Grevillea thyrsoides, Grevillea crithmifolia, Grevillea olivacea.

Common name: Rosemary grevillea. This species is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia.

They are rounded shrubs that reach 3 meters (9.84 feet) in height. The leaves are linear and alternate; they resemble the leaves of the Rosmarinus. The curious red flowers appear in clusters. They bloom from spring to summer but can do so throughout the year.

Rosemary grevillea is used to form bushy groups, as isolated specimens and in pots for patios and terraces.

Grevillea rosmarinifolia needs full sun or light shade exposure and warm temperatures. It does not resist frost.

The soil must be well drained and contain organic matter such as leaf mulch or peat.

Water regularly, waiting for the substrate to dry; Rosemary grevillea resists several days of drought.

Fertilize in autumn with humus or compost.

Grevillea rosmarinifolia does not need pruning.

Rosemary grevillea is a quite resistant plant to pests and diseases.

Grevillea rosmarinifolia propagates by seeds sown in spring in a glass-protected seedbed.

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