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Johnson's spider flower

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An evergreen shrub to about 2.5m with leaves deeply lobed into narrow, needle-like leaflets. Terminal clusters of pink and red flowers appear in summer

Scientific classification

Species: Johnson's spider flower (Grevillea johnsonii)
Genus: Grevillea
Family: Proteaceae

Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Johnson's spider flower pictures

Distribution of Johnson's spider flower

Distribution map

Eastern Australia

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Johnson's spider flower

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Johnson's spider flower care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Grow outdoors in very mild areas in acid to neutral, well-drained soil. Grow under glass in lime-free compost with added grit in full light and apply low phosphate, liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth

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