This shrub is upright and spreading with tomentose branchlets and forms a compact rounded habit. It has divided grey green leaves with linear leaflets and the toothbrush-like red flowers appear amongst the foliage from spring to summer. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 10 

Grevillea thyrsoides is naturally found inland, north of Perth in Western Australia growing in heath and scrubland in well drained gravelly sandy loam that are moderately fertile. 

It prefers an open sunny position with a cool wet winter with a hot dry summer and tolerates drought and salt spray but is frost tender. 

This Grevillea is grown for its bright flowers and its compact habit. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or in borders. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. It is used in patio pots as a specimen and is excellent for attracting birds. ID 2376

Grevillea (gre-VIL-ee-a) thyrsoides (ther-SOY-dees)

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