Grevillea Sid Reynolds

Common Name:
Grevillea 'Sid Reynolds'

Description:
Grevillea 'Sid Reynolds' is a fast-growing, evergreen Australian native shrub celebrated for its vibrant floral display and adaptability. This cultivar, believed to be a hybrid between Grevillea pinaster and Grevillea commutata, features dense, bushy growth with fine, linear-lanceolate leaves that are green on the upper surface and silvery beneath. From late winter through early spring, it produces masses of pink and creamy yellow spider-like flowers, which are highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds and pollinators. Thriving in full sun to part shade, 'Sid Reynolds' is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including heavy clay and sandy soils, provided they are well-drained. It exhibits excellent drought and frost tolerance once established, making it well-suited to Melbourne's climate. Regular pruning after flowering encourages a more compact growth habit and prolongs its ornamental appeal. Its resilience and low maintenance requirements make it a valuable addition to gardens, particularly for use as a screen, hedge, or windbreak.

Form:

• Shrub – Medium

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Screening

Mature Size:

• Height: 2.0–2.5 m

• Width: 2.0–3.0 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter

• Flowers in Early Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pink

• Creamy Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Australian Native

• Drought Tolerant

• Frost Hardy

• Bird Attracting

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Screening

• Coastal Tolerant

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Callistemon spp.

• Leptospermum spp.

• Westringia fruticosa

• Acacia cognata

• Lomandra longifolia