Botanical name
Grevillea banksii x bipinnatifida ‘Robyn Gordon’
Common name
Robyn Gordon
Robyn Gordon description
A popular native addition in many Australian gardens, Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’ is arguably one of the best performing and most recognised Grevilleas around.
The deeply divided dark green foliage is an attractive backdrop for the spectacular spikes of deep pinkish flowers that age to a bright red. These attract nectar feeding birds and appear all year round but are profuse during the warmer months. The plant grows to approximately 1.5m in height and width.
Grevilleas can cause skin irritation.
Climate
Tolerates a wide range of climates.
Plant cultivation and care
Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’ thrives in a full sun position with good drainage. They will tolerate light frost, average soils and dry periods quite well.
Propagate from seed or from cuttings taken in Summer/early Autumn.
Plant use
Native gardens, dry gardens, full sun, screening plant, shrubberies, low maintenance, drought resistant
Pruning
Remove spent flowers.
Pests and diseases
Can suffer from leaf spot but is generally pest and disease free.
See also information on Grevillea species.