Grevillea baueri

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Plant Characteristics
Habit   shrub

Height: 3 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 3.
Width: 6 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 6.
Lifespan: perennial
Origin: Australia
Bloom: early spring, mid spring, late spring, early winter, mid winter, late winter
Cultivation
Exposure: sun
Features: flowers
USDA Zones: 8 to 9
Flower features: red, pink
Scientific Names

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Grevillea baueri is a low-growing shrub which is endemic to the coastal ranges of south-eastern New South Wales in Australia. It usually grows up to 1 metre in height and 2 metres in width.Flowers are produced in late winter and spring. These have a red perianth with a cream tip and a green-tipped red style.[1] [2]

This species has attractive foliage and flowers although the latter blacken after maturity, which can detract from the overall appearance. It is frost hardy in Australia and preferes a position with reasonable drainage and in full sun or partial shade.

Cultivation

Propagation

Plants are propagated by cuttingswp.

Pests and diseases

Varieties

Two subspecies are currently recognised:

  • G. baueri subsp. asperula
  • G. baueri subsp. baueri [1]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Template:Flora of Australia Online
  2. Wrigley, J.W and Fagg, M. (1989). Bankias, Waratahs & Grevilleas. Australia: Collins. ISBN 0 7322 0020 2. 

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