Grevillea 'Long John'
An upright rounded shrub that grows up to sixteen feet tall by eight to twelve feet wide. It has thin, long, somewhat soft, needle-like leaves along vertical branches. Large, dark rose-pink and orange flower clusters form on the ends of branches bloom in the spring. Can be used for cut flowers. The name 'Long John' comes from a combination of the names of the two parent species, Grevillea longistyla and G. johnsonii, that were involved in this hybrid.
Family Name | Proteaceae |
Species Name | Grevillea 'Long John' |
Common Name | Grevillea 'Long John' |
Native to | Australia |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Height x Width | 10'-16' x 8'-12' |
Growth Habit | Upright/Spreading |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Water Requirement | Low |
Soil Type | Well-drained |
Flower Color | Red/Rose |
Flowering Months | Spring |
Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
Fragrant | No |
Cold Hardy to | 20-25 degrees |
Attracts pollinators | Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies |
Container Plant | Yes |
Erosion Control | Yes |
Bank Stabilization | No |
Fire Resistant | No |
Deer resistant | Yes |
Local plant | No |