This variable shrub is upright with stiff ridged branches that spread forming a compact habit. It has divided leaves with pointed linear leaflets and the red tube-shape flowers appear in a pendent cluster throughout the year in warm climates.
Hardiness zones 8 to 11
Grevillea rigidais naturally found in southern Western Australia growing near Ravensthorpe in along watercourses or in heathland and scrub. It grows in well drained gravelly sandy loam in an open sunny position tolerating hot dry summers and is frost, drought and salt spray tolerant.
The Carrington Falls Grevillea is grown for its flowers and its longevity. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or in group plantings forming a border or pedestrian barrier. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and can be planted in commercial sites and is a bird haven.ID 2374
Note:
It is regarded as one of the best bird attracting shrub and there up to 5-variations of the species.
This plant may be difficult to obtained, requiring a specialist nursery.
Grevillea(gre-VIL-ee-a) rigida(rij-EE-dah)
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family