This vigorous small shrub has upright stiff branching that forms an irregular rounded spiky habit. It has dark green needle-like leaves and the tube-shaped deep crimson flowers appear in a raceme from late winter to spring. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Grevillea rosmarinifolia is naturally found in south east Australia. It grows in a well drained moderately fertile sandy to light clay loam in an open sunny position and is is frost, drought, pollution and saline soil tolerant.

The Rosemary Spider Flower is grown on for its bushy habit and small red flowers. It is planted in parks and gardens along borders for screening or as a barrier plant and can be trimmed to form an informal hedge. It establishes in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. It is suitable for inland regions preferring low humidity and can be grown in containers. The cultivar 'Pink Pearl' is an all round better plant than G. rosmarinifolia and is commonly cultivated. ID 162

Note:
The foliage may cause skin irritations so care should be taken when pruning.

Grevillea (gre-VIL-ee-a) rosmarinifolia (ROZ-mah-ree-nee-FOL-ee-ah)

'Grevillea': after Charles F. Greville, London president of the Royal Horticultural Society; 'rosmarinifolia': leaves like rosemary.

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family