Grevillea Cherry Ripe

Common Name:
Cherry Ripe Grevillea

Description:
Grevillea 'Cherry Ripe' is a compact, evergreen Australian native shrub renowned for its vibrant cherry-red and white spider-like flowers that bloom from winter through spring. Its dense, grey-green foliage provides a soft, fern-like texture, making it an attractive addition to various garden settings. This hardy plant thrives in well-drained soils and is tolerant of coastal conditions, drought, and light frost. Its low-growing habit and striking blooms make it ideal for use as a feature plant, low hedge, or container specimen, particularly in Melbourne's temperate climate.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.5 to 0.7 metres

• Width: 0.5 to 0.7 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Cherry Red

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Australian native

• Drought Tolerant

• Bird Attracting

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Coastal Tolerant

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals; handle with care.

Companion Plants:

• Correa reflexa

• Lomandra longifolia

• Leptospermum scoparium

• Westringia fruticosa

• Callistemon citrinus