Grevillea asplenifolia

fern-leaf grevillea
Pretty, speedy evergreen shrub with claret blooms arranged like toothbrushes takes low water, poor soils, pots, drought. Flickering effect of 2-tone foliage. Cold hardy.
Grevillea asplenifolia
height 5–12ft
width 6–10ft
tolerates Coast, Cold, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Pots, Wind
water
needs
Low – Moderate
water
info
Grevilleas are drought tolerant, but they’ll want infrequent additional summer water at least every couple of weeks once established. They prefer well-drained soil, but they’re less picky than some of the other proteaceous plants.
hardy
to
18F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Bloodmeal, Fish Emulsion, Low Needs
origin Australia
california
native
No
sunset
zones
9, 14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

This grevillea is quite wide and wandery making it difficult to tame with pruning. Better to let it grow with its natural form, or selectively thin branches to enhance the sculptural form.
Protect from strong winds, which can blow this plant over.