Proteas

Grevillea nudiflora 'Medusa' 4" pot

$20.00

Medusa Grevillea. An absolutely stunning color combination, this Grevillea has small clusters of waxy red, yellow, and purple flowers. It stays really low to the ground and spreads into a dense mat. Could make a very interesting hanging basket.

(Proteaceae) Tolerates salt-spray.

Light: Full sun.

Water: Moderate. Very drought tolerant when established. Make sure to water the first summer after planting.

Soil: Fast draining, acid, and nutrient poor. Be careful not to disturb the roots.

Fertilizer: Use a very low phosphorus (or no phosphorus), slow-release fertilizer, or a mild organic fertilizer such as fish emulsion. Like all Proteaceae, it will not tolerate phosphorus.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 9.

Category: African and Australian Natives, attracts hummingbirds, australia, australian, container, drought tolerant, evergreen, full sun, grevillea, groundcover, hanging basket, part shade, protea, proteaceae, purple, red, salt tolerant, showy, shrub, yellow, zone 9