Grevillea hookeriana

Common Name:
Hooker's Grevillea

Description:
Grevillea hookeriana, commonly known as Hooker's Grevillea, is a striking and versatile native shrub prized for its fine foliage and unique spider-like flowers. Endemic to Western Australia, this evergreen plant brings texture and colour to any garden with its narrow, grey-green leaves and vibrant flowers ranging in colour from deep red and maroon to purples and yellows, depending on the cultivar. Its irregular flowering throughout the year makes it a valuable nectar source for birds and pollinators even during the cooler months. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, Grevillea hookeriana prefers well-drained soils and thrives in full sun to part shade. It is frost-tolerant to moderate degrees and adapts well to Melbourne's climate, provided it is given good drainage. It can be used as an informal screen or feature shrub, offering seasonal interest and attracting wildlife across multiple seasons.

Form:
*Shrub - Medium
*Shrub - Small

Mature Size:
*Height: 1.5–3 metres
*Width: 1.5–3 metres

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Winter
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
*Deep red
*Maroon
*Purple
*Yellow (varies by cultivar)

Key Attributes:
*Australian native
*Suitable for Pots
*Bird Attracting
*Bee Attracting
*Drought Tolerant
*Perennial
*Suitable for Hedging
*Suitable for Informal Screens
*Low Maintenance
*Frost Tolerant (light)

Toxicity:
*Non-toxic to humans
*Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:
*Callistemon spp. (Bottlebrush)
*Leptospermum spp. (Tea Tree)
*Melaleuca spp.
*Correa spp.
*Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos spp.)