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water wise plants
water hardiness
top tenbird attracting
coastal gardens
flowers and showy seed heads
project typeurban and commercial
residential
soil type and drainagelight - sandy soils
medium - loamy soils
heavy - clay soils
good drainage
reasonable drainage
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Grevillea poorinda 'Firebird'
grevillea poorinda 'Firebird'
Thought to be a hybrid of Grevillea speciosa and Grevillea oleoides. A medium sized shrub growing to 2m in height and width. Bright red spider-like flower clusters. |
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| origin | Hybrid species. |
| cultural notes | A hardy and reliable plant that is tolerant of most soils. Prefers full sun and reasonable drainage. |
| maintenance | Can be pruned to maintain shape. |
| tolerates | Drought and frost tolerant. Adaptable to most Australian climates. |
| flowering season | Late Winter and Spring. |
| flower colour | Abundant bright red spider-like flower clusters. |
| foliage colour | Narrow grey-green leaves. |
| width | up to 2m |
| height | up to 2m |
| plant spacing | 50cm apart |
| recommended uses | An attractive screen or hedge plant. |
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canberra
Corner Pialligo + Fairbairn Av
Pialligo ACT 2609
t 02 6262 6456 | f 02 6262 6006
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p PO Box 4560 Kingston ACT 2604
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37 Wandella Forest Rd
Wandella NSW 2550
t 02 4477 9320 | f 02 6494 0256
p PO Box 5137 Cobargo NSW 2550
abn 91 109 945 146
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