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spider flower 'Olympic Flame'

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Olympic Flame' is a compact, rounded shrub, to 2m tall, with small, pointed leaves and dense, slightly pendant clusters of deep pink and white flowers throughout the year

Scientific classification

Species: spider flower 'Olympic Flame' (Grevillea 'Olympic Flame')
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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Distribution of spider flower 'Olympic Flame'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of spider flower 'Olympic Flame'

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spider flower 'Olympic Flame' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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 acid to neutral well-drained soil. Grow under glass in lime-free compost with added grit in fill light. May need restrictive pruning under glass

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