shrub

Misty Pink Grevillea

The Story

Plant Bio

Grevillea is a diverse genus of evergreen Australian shrubs and trees in the Proteaceae family, characterised by their unique petal-less flowers where the decorative display comes from long, colourful styles. These plants have adapted to nutrient-poor soils, developing specialised cluster roots to uptake phosphorus efficiently.

'Misty Pink' is a fast-growing, upright hybrid of Grevillea banksii and Grevillea sessilis that reaches up to four metres in height with deeply divided, grey-green foliage. It produces large, cylindrical pink and cream flower racemes predominantly during late winter and spring, though sporadic blooms continue year-round in mild climates.

Uses & Benefits:

Features deeply divided, fern-like grey-green foliage and large, cylindrical pink and cream flower racemes that bloom continuously in mild climates.

Serves as an effective, fast-growing privacy screen or windbreak with good wind and pollution tolerance in coastal areas.

Provides a rich, continuous source of nectar for honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

157 inches

Width

118 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

9, 10

Water

Low

Humidity

High

Lifespan

15-20 years

Native To

Australia

Toxicity

Skin Irritant

Bloom period

Winter – Spring

In flower about 4 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Select a planting site in full sun with excellent drainage, as waterlogged soil will cause root rot.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and plant the shrub, mounding the soil slightly if drainage is marginal.
Water in thoroughly upon planting, and continue to provide supplementary water during dry spells until established.
Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the main stem to prevent collar rot.

Pro Tip

Prune the shrub hard back to its woody framework if it becomes leggy; epicormic buds along the old wood will readily shoot to regenerate a dense canopy.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Use only low-phosphorus, native-specific fertilisers to avoid iron chlorosis and toxicity.
Prune lightly after major flowering flushes to maintain a tidy shape and encourage new blooms.
Ensure the soil drains rapidly to prevent Phytophthora dieback.

Don't

Do not apply standard commercial fertilisers high in phosphorus.
Do not plant in heavy, waterlogged clay without mounding or improving soil structure.
Do not overwater once the plant is established.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Mulch
Pest Check
Propagate
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

ScreeningWindbreakBird-attracting gardenCoastal gardenFeature plant

Companion Plants

Banksia spinulosa Anigozanthos flavidus Westringia fruticosa Correa reflexa

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Misty Pink Grevillea questions

What zones can Misty Pink Grevillea grow in?

Misty Pink Grevillea is hardy in USDA Zones 9–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

When does Misty Pink Grevillea bloom?

Misty Pink Grevillea typically blooms in winter through spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Misty Pink Grevillea need full sun?

Misty Pink Grevillea does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Misty Pink Grevillea drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Misty Pink Grevillea handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.