Long John (Grevillea)

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/