This shrub has an erect greyish woody stems and spreading branches that form an irregular rounded crown. It has prickly dark green lobed leaves and the red tube-shaped flowers appear in a toothbrush-like spike during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 9

Grevillea tetragonoloba is naturally found in south-west Western Australia growing in woodlands and heath. It prefers a well drained, sandy stony to clay or gravelly soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant.

This grevillea is grown for its flowers and its irregular growth habit. It is planted in semi-shaded parks or gardens along borders for screening or used in a bushland setting. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions and establishes in 2 to 3 years. It can also be grown in tubs and planter boxes and is ideal for attracting birds. ID 804

Grevillea (gre-VIL-ee-a) tetragonoloba (TET-ra-gon-oh-LOH-bah)

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