This shrub has an erect habit with a single trunk and spreading branches that form a compact bushy habit. It has bright green divided leaves with narrow leaflets and the red tube-shaped flowers appear in a raceme during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Grevillea johnsonii isnaturally found in Australia growing in central eastern New South Wales in stony protected gullies and in dry Eucalypt forests.

It prefers a well drained sandy to clay loam that is slightly acidic in an open sunny to semi shaded positions and is frost and drought tolerant.

Johnson Grevillea is grown for its flowers and its bushy habit. It is planted in native gardens as a border for screening or as a specimen. It is suitable for coastal and adjoining tablelands establishing in 1 to 2 years and is an excellent bird attracter.This shrub regenerates from seed or suckers after fire. ID 802

Grevillea (gre-VIL-ee-a) johnsonii(jon-SOH-nee-eye)

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