Grevillea Charlie’s Angel

 

The first issue from the ever-popular Bonnie Prince Charlie, this little shrub will startle you with the intensity of its flower colours. Small in stature (10 - 15cm H x 20 - 30cm W) but big in impact, this offspring has even more flowers than its parent, and blooms for an even longer period. So profuse are the red-and-gold clusters that the plant has formed a compact habit in response to restricted stem growth. As for bird attraction, the honeyeaters will queue for a feed every day.

 

Charlie’s Angel will grow in cool temperate to sub tropical and semi arid climates. It is suited to sandy soils, or dry to well drained clay loams, neutral to slightly acid pH. Extremely frost hardy, and suitable for second line coastal conditions.

 

Uses: an ideal plant for small gardens, mixed with other small shrubs or mass planted for dazzling effect. Group several in a container, or let it share space with a more upright companion such as Grevillea New Day.

Maintenance: Trim only as needed, when flowers have finished; feed in late winter or late summer with low phosphorus controlled release fertilizer. If grown in a container, use only premium potting medium and do not overwater.
 

Eligibility of this plant as a registrable plant variety under Section 43(6) of the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994 will expire on December 31, 2008. Bred & developed by Austraflora Pty Ltd © The name Austraflora and its symbol are protected by ®.

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