General Description:

Grevillea is a large genus of over 360 species, mostly confined to Australia  but a few occur in New Guinea, Indonesia and New Caledonia.

Grevillea venusta is a medium to large shrub up to 4 metres high and wide. The leaves are up to 200 mm long and 30 mm wide, narrowly elliptical or oblong and often divided into numerous lobes.  Flowers are seen mainly during winter extending into spring but may also be seen at other times of the year. They are green and orange with a purple or maroon style and occur at the ends of branches of in the leaf axils.  Although very attractive in close up they are not particularly conspicuous from a distance.

This species is well known in cultivation and has proven to be hardy under a range of climatic conditions and soils. It is a quick growing, screening plant that responds well to severe pruning if necessary.  It prefers a sunny, well drained position and can tolerate light frosts.

Grevillea ‘Firesprite’ is a popular hybrid of G. venusa with G.longistyla.  It is a large shrub with large cylindrical clusters of red flowers.

G.venusta can be grown from seed which should be “nicked” with a sharp knife prior to sowing to improve germination. Cuttings from firm, current season’s growth usually strike reliably.

* EPBC Act = Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999;
For further information refer the Australian Plants at Risk page