Australian Native Plants

  Grevillea 'Poorinda Anticipation'


Grevillea 'Poorinda Anticipation' photo
Grevillea 'Poorinda Anticipation', Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.

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PLANT FACTS

Description
Grevillea 'Poorinda Anticipation' is a spreading shrub with toothbrush shaped clusters of pinkish flowers borne terminally on the branches in winter, spring and summer. It is said to be a cross between Grevillea longifolia and Grevillea willisii. It was raised by Mr Leo Hodge at his "Poorinda" property in Victoria. It is a fairly dense shrub with long, spreading branches. The deeply dissected leaves are 18cm - 20cm long and about 6cm wide. They leaves are smooth above and covered with fine, pale hairs below.

Growth Characteristics
Height: 2m - 3m
Spread: 2.5m - 4m

Wildlife Interest
attracts honeyeaters

Classification
Class:Magnoliopsida
Order:Proteales
Family:Proteaceae
Genus:Grevillea
Variety:'Poorinda Anticipation'


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  Grevillea angulata
  Grevillea arenaria
  Grevillea armigera
  Grevillea asparagoides
  Grevillea asplenifolia
  Grevillea astericosa
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  Grevillea decurrens
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  Grevillea dielsiana
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