Grevillea Robin Hood

Common Name:
Grevillea 'Robin Hood'

Description:
Grevillea 'Robin Hood' is a striking and fast-growing Australian native shrub known for its spectacular display of bright red, spider-like flowers and dense, bushy foliage. This cultivar is a reliable performer in a wide range of garden conditions and is highly valued for its long flowering season, extending from late autumn through spring, with intermittent blooms throughout the year in ideal conditions. The vivid red flowers are a magnet for nectar-feeding birds and beneficial insects, making it a superb choice for wildlife gardens and native landscapes. With a naturally rounded shape and lush green leaves, Grevillea 'Robin Hood' can be used as a feature shrub, informal screen, or low hedge. It thrives in full sun, prefers well-drained soil, and is well suited to Melbourne’s climate, coping well with drought once established and tolerating light frosts. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain a neat form and encourage prolific blooming.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 1.5–2 metres
Width: 1.5–2 metres

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Autumn
Flowers in Winter
Flowers in Spring
Flowers all year round (in mild conditions)

Flower Colour:
Bright Red

Key Attributes:
Australian native
Bird Attracting
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Fast-growing
Suitable for Hedging (informal)
Frost tolerant (light frost)

Toxicity:
May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals (wear gloves when pruning)
Not known to be toxic to pets or humans if ingested in small amounts

Companion Plants:
Callistemon 'Great Balls of Fire'
Westringia 'Grey Box'
Lomandra longifolia
Correa 'Dusky Bells'
Melaleuca thymifolia