This small shrub has upright spreading branches that forms a compact bushy habit. It has divided dull green leaves have pointed linear leaflets and the whitish tube-shaped flowers appear in a terminal cluster from winter to spring.
Hardiness zones 9 to 10
Grevillea crithmifoliais naturally found in Western Australia growing near Perth in coastal scrubland.
It prefers a well drained sandy soils with a limestone base in an open sunny position and tolerates drought or high temperatures and light frost.
This small grevillea is grown for its flowers and its bushy habit. It is planted in small or naive gardens along borders or grown as a specimen. It is also used in bushland settings and planted in pots and tubs. It is moderately fast growing and establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal or inland regions.ID 801
Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtained, requiring a specialist nursery. Grafted forms on to Grevillea robusta are available.
Grevillea(gre-VIL-ee-a) crithmifolia(KRITH-mee-FOL-ee-ah)
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family