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spider flower 'Canberra Gem'

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Canberra Gem' is a vigorous medium-sized evergreen shrub of rounded habit, with rigid, linear leaves, and bright deep pink flowers in clusters from late winter to late summer

Scientific classification

Species: spider flower 'Canberra Gem' (Grevillea 'Canberra Gem')
Genus: Grevillea
Family: Proteaceae

Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of spider flower 'Canberra Gem'

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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 'Canberra Gem'

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spider flower 'Canberra Gem' care guide

Moderate watering, allow full soil drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate watering, allow full soil drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Low phosphorus native shrub feed once yearly in early spring

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 seed, semi-hardwood cuttings or graft

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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