Description
The "Tucker Time® Cherry Pie" Grevillea, a Grevillea longistyla hybrid, showcases radiant flowers, shining bright red with a blush of pink, primarily from Makuru (winter) to Kambarang (late spring) with occasional spot flowering throughout the year. This medium shrub doesn't just serve as an eye-candy for garden enthusiasts; its slender deep green foliage and blossoms are also "tucker time" for native birds and animals, providing a delectable treat.
To ensure a flourishing display, it's recommended to plant this Grevillea in the ground, enhancing poor, sandy soils with a quality soil conditioner. As the "Tucker Time® Cherry Pie" settles into its new home, it grows increasingly resilient to drought. Give it a boost during Djilba (early spring) with a dose of low-phosphorus native fertiliser, ensuring it remains a top attraction for both gardeners and native wildlife alike.
| Botanical Name | Grevillea 'Elegance' (longistyla x johnsonii) x longistyla |
| Common Name | Graceful Grevillea |
| Cultivar | Tucker Time® Cherry Pie |
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Classification |
Medium Natives |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | Queensland |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5 - 1.8 M |
| Width | 1.5 - 1.8 M |
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well draining, loamy/sandy soil enriched with mature compost. Avoid fresh or strong manures which can burn roots. |
| Water Requirement | |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Bright red with a tinge of pink |
| Flower Time | Makuru (winter) to Kambarang (late spring) with occasional spot flowering throughout the year |
| Toxicity | Can cause contact dermatites in some people, leading to an allergic reaction. Otherwise non-toxic to humans. Potentially mildly toxic to animals if ingested. |
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