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Grevillea insignis

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Grevillea insignis - Wax Grevillea
Grevillea insignis – Wax Grevillea

A small bushy shrub to around 2 – 3 metres in height, Grevillea insignis is commonly called the ‘Wax Grevillea’. Very attractive pink to red flowers in summer and interesting foliage year round.

Originally from the south of Western Australia, this is a species with holly shaped leaves, the leaf margins are prickly to touch.

The flowers are waxy in appearance and attract nectar seeking birds as well as bees to the garden. The combination of flowers and foliage make this a good feature plant.

Care

When growing Grevillea insignis outside of its natural range it is best to look for varieties that have been grafted onto a stronger growing rootstock to prevent problems.

This is a plant that is not widely available so specialist native plant nurseries may be the place to look.

Grevillea insignis - Foliage
Grevillea insignis – Foliage

Planting

  • Ensure that soil is well drained, hill up the area if needed.
  • Plant and water in with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.
  • A light mulch around the plant will be beneficial.
  • Some additional water may be required in the first summer, however do not over water.
  • Fertiliser is not generally need in large amounts, a little low phosphate native plant fertiliser every second year is generally sufficient.

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Grevillea insignis
  • Common Name – Wax grevillea
  • Family – Proteaceae
  • Height – 2 – 3 metres.
  • Spread – Around 2 metres.
  • Growth Rate – Medium
  • Soil – Well drained
  • Position – Full Sun
  • Flowers – Pink to red.
  • Flowering time – Summer
  • Foliage – Mid green-blue and Holly Like.
  • Frost tolerance  – Medium to Good

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