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Grevillea 'Pink Surprise'

Grevillea

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Family

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

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Genus

Grevillea (grev-ILL-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Sun Exposure

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Danger

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

Pink

Cream/Tan

Fruit Colors

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

Blooms all year

Blooms repeatedly

Growing Habit

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Smooth

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Shrubs

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Kell

San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | October 2007 | positive

Propagate by cuttings only. Prune frequently to make it bushy. Flowers almost year round. This hybrid is from a cross of Grevillea ban...Read More

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