Grevillea ‘Firesprite’
‘Firesprite’, a hybrid between G. longistyla and G. venusta, was bred by grevillea authority Merv Hodge and is among the best of the new varieties.
Plant details
Common name: ‘Firesprite’
Botanical name: Grevillea ‘Firesprite’
Description: Fast growing evergreen shrub 3-5m (10-15′) tall and approximately 2m (6′) in width. It has glowing red flowers and deeply lobed, bright green foliage.
Best climate: ‘Firesprite’ will thrive in most areas of Australia, except for Hobart and the mountains.
Best look:
Feature plant Screening plant Foliage contrast plant Native garden Bird attracting garden
Good points:
Long flowering Fiery red flowers and beautiful bright green foliage Attracts nectar feeding birds Hardy in most reasonably drained soils Once established ‘Firesprite’ shouldn’t require extra watering
Care:
Grow in full sun in a well drained spot. Prune regularly to shape the plant and encourage the production of new growth and flowers.
Getting started:
‘Firesprite’ is available in NSW and Queensland, but could be hard to find elsewhere. You may need to order from your local specialist native nursery. Expect to pay $6.95 for plants in 150mm (6″) pots.
