Grevillea Ned Kelly

Common Name:
Grevillea 'Ned Kelly'

Description:
Grevillea 'Ned Kelly', also known as 'Mason's Hybrid', is a medium-sized evergreen shrub that typically reaches about 2 meters in height and 3 meters in width. It features deeply divided, dark green foliage and produces large, showy racemes of orange-red flowers throughout the year, attracting nectar-feeding birds to the garden. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. Once established, it is both frost hardy and drought tolerant, making it well-suited to Melbourne's climate. 'Ned Kelly' is versatile in the landscape, suitable for use as a feature plant, screen, or informal hedge. Pruning is usually not required, but the plant can tolerate moderate to heavy pruning if necessary. As with many grevilleas, some individuals may experience skin irritation when handling the plant; wearing protective clothing is advisable. 

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 2 meters
• Width: Approximately 3 meters

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers all year round

Flower Colour:

• Orange-Red

Key Attributes:

• Australian Native
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Hardy
• Bird Attracting
• Suitable for Hedging
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos spp.)
• Bottlebrush (Callistemon spp.)
• Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)
• Correa spp.