Grevillea ‘Sunset Bronze’
Don looked at a fascinating new grevillea hybrid of unknown parentage. Grevillea ‘Sunset Bronze’ was a chance seedling found in a Brisbane garden and is thought to be a cross with G. ‘Honey Gem’. It was first propagated by grevillea enthusiast Merv Hodge, and later introduced to the nursery industry by Nielsen’s Native Nursery in Brisbane.
Plant details
Common name: ‘Sunset Bronze’
Botanic name: Grevillea ‘Sunset Bronze’
Description:
A tropical grevillea hybrid growing to about 3m (10′) tall and 2m (6′) wide. The flowers, which are a burnt orange-red colour, are produced for most of the year, but peak flowering time is through spring, summer and early autumn.
Best climate:
‘Sunset Bronze’ is still a relatively new plant that has not been trialled in all areas. As a tropical grevillea hybrid it is sensitive to heavy frost and cold temperatures but will grow well in most northern and coastal areas. It needs frost protection in cold parts of Australia and extra water in inland zones.
Good points:
attractive burnt orange/red flowers – an unusual and highly desirable colour in grevilleas long flowering bird attracting
Downside:
This is a new grevillea, which is not widely available as yet.
Costs:
$7.25 to $15 for plants in 140mm (6″) pots depending on where they are sold.
Further information
We filmed our segment at
Fairhill Native Nursery
Fairhill Road
Yandina QLD 4561
Phone: (07) 5446 7088
They have limited stock of ‘Sunset Bronze’, but more will be available soon. Plants in 140mm (6″) pots cost $7.25.
Grafted plants are also available from Mt Cassell Nursery, Pomonal, Victoria (phone: (03) 5356 6351). They are priced at $15 for 140mm (6″) pots.
‘Sunset Bronze’ was introduced to the nursery industry by:
Nielsen’s Native Nursery
49-51 Beenleigh Redland Bay Road
Loganholme QLD 4129
Phone: (07) 3806 1414
This nursery has plants in stock.
In Sydney it is available from:
Palm Land and Sydney Wildflower Nursery
327 Mona Vale Road
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
Phone: (02) 9450 1555
Sydney Wildflower Nursery West
241 South Street
Marsden Park NSW 2765
Phone: (02) 9628 4448
or order from your local native nursery.