This upright spreading shrub has downy woody branches that form a dense irregular habit. It has greyish-green linear leaves and the pink tube-shaped flowers appear in a toothbrush-like raceme from winter to spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 9

Grevillea aspleniifoliais naturally found in Australia growing on the east coast from the Blue Mountains in New South Wales to the southern tablelands, appearing on exposed ridges.

It grows in stony well drained acidic sandy soils in an open sunny protected position tolerating hot wet or dry summers and is drought and frost tolerant.

The Fern Leaf Grevillea is grown for its flowers and bushy habit. It is planted in small or native gardens along borders to attract birds or can be trimmed to form an informal hedge. It has a fast growth rate and establishes in 2 to 3 years and can be planted in tubs or planter boxes. The flowers are used in floral arrangements and in shaded positions it produces fewer flowers. ID 527

Grevillea (gre-VIL-ee-a) aspleniifolia(as-PLEN-ee-eye-FOL-ee-ah)

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