With brilliant red flowers and a dense bushy growth habit, Grevillea ‘Poorinda Rondeau’ is a hybrid between G. lavandulacea and G. baueri.
Flowering mainly in spring, however in both winter and summer spot flowering usually occurs.
The foliage is a deep mid to green, tightly clustered along the stems and new growth is tinged with bronze.
A natural compact growth habit makes it one of the best ‘Poorinda’ cultivars.
How to Grow Grevillea Poorinda Rondeau
– Basic Care
As with many cultivars from the Poorinda series, this variety is hardy and well-suited to a range of conditions. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers free-draining soils. Although tolerant of sandy or gravelly ground, it also adapts to loam provided drainage is adequate.
Once established, it is both drought- and frost-tolerant, thriving in temperate and coastal gardens alike.In temperate climates this is an easy care variety.
It requires a well drained soil and good sunny position.
- Choose a sunny, open position with good air circulation.
- Dig the soil to twice the container width and incorporate compost or well-rotted organic material.
- Plant at the same level as in the original container and water in with liquid seaweed solution.
- Apply a layer of mulch, keeping it clear of the stem to avoid rot.
Fertiliser
A light native fertiliser (low in phosphorus) in spring or early summer encourages flowering but is often unnecessary in enriched soils.
Pruning
Pruning lightly after flowering helps maintain compact form and promotes denser new growth. Avoid cutting back into old wood.
Summary Information
- Botanical Name – Grevillea ‘Poorinda Rondeau’
- Common Name – None
- Origins – Hybrid: G. lavandulacea × G. baueri
- Position – Full sun to part shade.
- Soil – Best suited to areas that are damp, beside streams, seepage zones and even coastal areas. Will grow well in most soils.
- Height – To around 1.5 metre
- Spread – To around 1 metre.
- Growth rate – Medium to fast.
- Flowers – Deep red flowers in spring.
- Flowering Time – Spring, with spot flowering in summer and winter
- Foliage – Mid to deep green.
- Frost tolerant – Yes
- Drought tolerant – Yes
This versatile and reliable grevillea is among the best of the hybrid Poorinda group, valued for its rich flowering, compact habit, and ability to perform in a wide range Australian landscapes.