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Strawberry Blonde Grevillea

Grevillea 'Strawberry Blonde'

The Story

Plant Bio

Grevillea is a diverse genus of evergreen Australian woody plants in the Proteaceae family, celebrated for their nectar-rich, petal-less flowers and architectural foliage. The ornamental display relies on elongated, colourful styles arranged in dense, toothbrush-like or cylindrical racemes that attract native honeyeaters.

'Strawberry Blonde' is a robust, spreading hybrid cultivar distinguished by its deeply lobed, grey-green foliage tipped with soft golden new growth. The toothbrush-like flower clusters open in winter and spring, displaying a complex blend of burgundy, caramel, cream, and pale yellow.

Uses & Benefits:

Features deeply lobed grey-green foliage with golden tips and unique burgundy, caramel, and cream toothbrush-like flowers.

Acts as an effective, drought-resistant windbreak or informal screen in coastal and temperate gardens.

Provides a rich source of nectar for native honeyeaters, bees, and butterflies throughout winter and spring.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

118 inches

Width

118 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

9, 10

Water

Low

Humidity

Moderate

Lifespan

10-20 years

Native To

Australia (Garden origin)

Toxicity

Skin Irritant

Bloom period

Winter – Spring

In flower about 4 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Select a site in full sun to light shade with highly permeable, sandy or loamy soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and mound the soil slightly to elevate the plant's crown above the surrounding ground level.
Gently backfill with native soil, avoiding any heavy clay compaction, and water in thoroughly to settle the roots.
Apply a thin layer of organic mulch, keeping it clear of the immediate stem base to prevent collar rot.

Pro Tip

Plant on a mound or in raised beds to ensure the rapid drainage required to prevent Phytophthora root rot, and use only low-phosphorus fertilisers to avoid severe Proteaceae toxicity.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Prune lightly after the main spring flowering flush to maintain a dense, compact habit.
Apply a low-phosphorus native-formulated slow-release fertiliser in spring.
Water deeply but infrequently once established, allowing the soil to dry out between applications.

Don't

Do not prune hard into old, bare, leafless wood as it will fail to regenerate.
Do not use standard, high-phosphorus garden fertilisers which cause rapid phosphorus toxicity.
Do not plant in heavy, poorly drained clay soils where water pools.
Do not handle the foliage or flowers without protective gloves if you have sensitive skin.

Seasonal Care Calendar

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

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Bird-attracting screenFeature shrubCoastal garden borderLow-maintenance native garden

Companion Plants

Anigozanthos flavidus Westringia fruticosa Correa reflexa Banksia spinulosa

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Strawberry Blonde Grevillea questions

What zones can Strawberry Blonde Grevillea grow in?

Strawberry Blonde 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 Strawberry Blonde Grevillea bloom?

Strawberry Blonde 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 Strawberry Blonde Grevillea need full sun?

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

Is Strawberry Blonde Grevillea drought tolerant?

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