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| + | '''''Grevillea wilsonii''''', also known as '''Wilson's Grevillea''' or '''Native Fuchsia''', is a [[shrub]] which is endemic to the [[Southwest Australia|south-west]] of [[Western Australia]]. It usually grows to 1.5m in height and width and produces brilliant red flowers, which later blacken, between July and December. (late winter to early summer) in its native range <ref name =foa>{{Flora of Australia Online|name=''Grevillea wilsonii'' A.Cunn.|id= 2967}}</ref><ref name = wrigley/> |
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| ==Cultivation== | | ==Cultivation== |
− | | + | This species requires a well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade{{wp}}. |
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| ===Propagation=== | | ===Propagation=== |
− | | + | Propagation is from cuttings; grafting on the east coast of Australia may ensure greater reliability.<ref name = wrigley>{{cite book|author=Wrigley, J.W and Fagg, M.| title=Bankias, Waratahs & Grevilleas| publisher=Collins|location= Australia | year=1989 | id=ISBN 0 7322 0020 2}}</ref> |
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| ===Pests and diseases=== | | ===Pests and diseases=== |