Long John (Grevillea)
Grevillea 'Long John' (G. johnsonii x G. longistyla)
Grevillea 'Long John' (G. johnsonii x G. longistyla)
Native to: EASTERN AUSTRALIA
- Size: 8-10 feet tall and wide
- Sun: Full to part sun, tolerates both summer heat and winter frost
- Hardiness: to around 25 degrees
- Water: Medium (2 times weekly during dry months)
- Flowers: translucent coral-red blooms all year long
- Attracts: humming birds
- Pests: Argentine Ants harvest the nectar but don't seem to affect the plant
- Other Information: Great screen, responds well to pruning, great cut flower, and don't apply fertilizer to this plant.
Great Links to learn more:
- http://www.australianplants.com/plants.aspx?id=1248
- http://www.pacifichorticulture.org/articles/best-grevilleas-for-southern-california/
- http://www.petulaplants.com/best-foliage-ever-grevillea-long-john/