{"product_id":"grevillea-hybrid-emma-charlotte","title":"Grevillea hybrid 'Emma Charlotte'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmma Charlotte Grevillea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid ‘Emma Charlotte’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proteaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (hybrid selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub (compact to medium-sized grevillea)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Emma Charlotte’ is a compact, free-flowering hybrid perfectly suited to Adelaide’s dry Mediterranean climate. It produces abundant soft apricot-pink to coral spider flowers for much of the year, with heaviest displays in late winter–spring. The fine, ferny green foliage forms a rounded, elegant shrub, often developing bronze or copper tints in colder months. Highly drought- and heat-tolerant once established, this grevillea is ideal for native gardens, low-water landscapes, mixed borders and wildlife plantings. While not fragrant, the plant carries a subtle resinous native aroma when the foliage is brushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2–1.5 m H × 1–1.5 m W – compact, rounded habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, soft, mid-green divided leaves; may develop bronze or reddish tints in winter or dry periods; lightly resinous scent when handled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft coral-pink, apricot and salmon spider-style blooms; heaviest late winter–spring, with spot flowering most of the year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage, colourful new growth, and an extended flowering season with heaviest bloom in late winter–spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies; dense structure offers shelter for small birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drought, heat and wind tolerance; handles coastal exposure (best second-line); light frost hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Informal hedging: 0.8–1 m spacing; specimen use: 1–1.5 m; mass planting: 1 plant per 1.5–2 m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally safe, though foliage may irritate sensitive skin—discourage chewing or close contact for sensitive pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best flowering and density; tolerates light part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy loam, gravelly soils or improved clay; avoid waterlogging; always use low-phosphorus native fertiliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; minimal winter watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance – tip-prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage rebloom (avoid pruning into bare old wood); mulch in spring; apply a light native-safe fertiliser in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Adelaide Plains, foothills, Fleurieu, Yorke Peninsula and coastal SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to mildly alkaline; excellent performance on Adelaide’s limestone soils with good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compact feature shrub for native, waterwise or mixed Mediterranean gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting for long-season colour and wildlife appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow informal hedging or structural planting in dry gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaired beautifully with Lomandra, Dianella, Westringia, Eremophila and Leucophyta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for coastal and exposed sites where heat and wind challenge other flowering shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Emma Charlotte’ delivers long-lasting apricot-pink colour, compact structure, outstanding drought and heat resilience, and high wildlife value. Perfect for South Australia’s dry climate, it offers year-round form, extended flowering and easy-care performance in native, coastal and Mediterranean-style gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48583135133948,"sku":"GREV-HYBR-EMMA-CHAR-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/grevillea-hybrid-emma-charlotte-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1764990512","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/grevillea-hybrid-emma-charlotte","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}