A truely unique species from Western Australia, Grevillea magnifica has flowers that are an unusual pink iredescent purple before opening to a pink and white.
The main flowering period is from late winter to spring and the flowers appear as terminal buds, making them conspicuous.
Excellent for attracting nectar seeking birds tooth garden.
Care
Being from Western Australia good drainage is essential for this species.
It is also best grown in an open position where it gets good air flow.
- Dig the soil over well to twice the diameter of the container.
- Add some well rotted cow manure and aged compost.
- Plant at the same level the tree was in the container.
- Water in well with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.
- Water lightly in the first summer.
- Mulch around the tree to maintain a cool root run.
During long dry periods a deep watering will keep the plant looking good.
Fertiliser
No fertiliser is requires in good soils. You can use a little specialist native plant fertiliser (low phosphate) in poor soils if desired.
Pruning
A little tip pruning may assist a bushy growth habit
Summary Information
- Botanical Name – Grevillea magnifica (syn. grevillea petrophiloides ‘magnifica’)
- Common Name – Grevillea Pink Pokers
- Position – Full sun to a little shade.
- Soil – Humus rich well drained.
- Height – To around 2 metres plus.
- Spread – To around 2 metres plus.
- Growth rate – Medium.
- Flowers – Purple to pink, cylindrical in form.
- Flowering time – Winter to Spring with spot flowering year round.
- Foliage – Pale to Mid green and deeply divided.
- Frost tolerant – Light frosts only.
- Drought tolerant – Yes once established.