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Honey Gem Grevillea

The Story

Plant Bio

Grevillea is a diverse genus of evergreen Australian shrubs and trees in the Proteaceae family, highly adapted to nutrient-poor soils. They are characterised by their unique, petal-less flowers where prominent, colourful styles form dense, nectar-rich inflorescences that attract native wildlife.

'Honey Gem' is a vigorous, upright hybrid cultivar selected in Queensland, distinguished by its deeply divided, fern-like foliage with silvery-hairy undersides. It produces large, cylindrical, golden-orange racemes that drip with nectar, blooming heavily from winter through spring.

Uses & Benefits:

Features deeply divided, fern-like foliage with silvery undersides and large, golden-orange cylindrical flower spikes.

Serves as an effective, fast-growing privacy screen or windbreak in coastal and subtropical landscapes.

Provides an abundant 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

Zones

9, 10

Water

Low

Humidity

High

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

Australia

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 with highly permeable, well-draining sandy loam or loam.
Dig a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball and construct a raised mound if planting in heavier soil.
Gently backfill without burying the root crown, and water in thoroughly to settle the soil.
Apply a coarse organic mulch around the root zone, keeping it at least 10 centimetres clear of the main stem.

Pro Tip

Plant on a raised mound to ensure rapid drainage away from the collar, and avoid any fertilisers containing phosphorus, which quickly poisons the specialised proteoid roots.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Prune hard after the main spring flowering flush to maintain a dense, compact habit.
Use only low-phosphorus fertilisers formulated specifically for Australian native plants.
Ensure the soil drains rapidly to prevent waterlogging around the root system.

Don't

Do not apply standard, high-phosphorus garden fertilisers.
Do not allow mulch to pile up directly against the trunk of the plant.
Do not plant in low-lying areas where water pools after rain.

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

ScreeningWindbreakSpecimen plantingCoastal gardens

Companion Plants

Anigozanthos flavidus Westringia fruticosa Correa alba

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Honey Gem Grevillea questions

What zones can Honey Gem Grevillea grow in?

Honey Gem 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 Honey Gem Grevillea bloom?

Honey Gem 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 Honey Gem Grevillea need full sun?

Honey Gem Grevillea does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is Honey Gem Grevillea drought tolerant?

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