{"product_id":"grevillea-hybrid-raspberry-dream","title":"Grevillea hybrid 'Raspberry Dream'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Dream Grevillea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehybrid 'Raspberry Dream' PBR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProteaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAustralian native hybrid (bred by Kings Park and Botanic Garden, WA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen compact shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout performer from the Kings Park breeding programme, Grevillea 'Raspberry Dream' was developed specifically for Australian conditions and delivers on every front. Its large, vivid raspberry-pink toothbrush-style flower heads are produced virtually year-round, drawing honeyeaters and nectar-feeding birds in impressive numbers while adding bold, continuous colour to the garden.\u003cbr\u003eNaturally compact and bushy without the need for regular trimming, 'Raspberry Dream' suits a wide range of garden applications across Adelaide's Mediterranean climate. It is drought-tolerant, frost-hardy, coastal-tolerant and adaptable to a broad range of soils, making it one of the most versatile and reliable native shrubs available for South Australian gardens.\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.5 m H x 1.5 m W (compact, naturally bushy rounded habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate to fast; 30–50 cm per year once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThin, deeply lobed bright green leaves; attractive, fine-textured and evergreen year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge cylindrical toothbrush-style flower heads in vivid raspberry-pink to red-pink; virtually year-round flowering; highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen lobed foliage year-round with vivid pink flowers produced continuously across all seasons; heaviest flushes in spring and autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOutstanding nectar source for honeyeaters and native birds; attracts bees, butterflies and beneficial insects year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDrought-tolerant once established; frost-hardy; heat-tolerant; coastal-tolerant; adaptable to most well-drained soil types; dislikes waterlogging and high-phosphorus fertilisers; foliage may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTight hedge: 2 plants per metre (50–60 cm spacing); Standard border: 1 plant per metre (80–100 cm spacing); Feature specimen: 1.5–2.0 m apart; suitable for large containers (40 cm+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCaution; foliage may cause skin irritation in sensitive people; plant away from high-traffic areas where brushing past is likely\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun to part shade; full sun produces the most prolific flowering and most compact habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdaptable to most well-drained soil types including sandy, loamy and gravelly soils; tolerates poor soils; avoid phosphorus-rich fertilisers which can damage root systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstablishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: drought-tolerant; deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer; little to no watering needed in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLow maintenance; does not require regular trimming but tolerates moderate to heavy pruning if needed; feed with a low-phosphorus native slow-release fertiliser in spring; mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong-lived; 10–15+ years with good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdeal for Mediterranean SA; Adelaide Plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Barossa and coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAcid to neutral; tolerates slightly alkaline soils typical of Adelaide\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\u003eFeature shrub for native, cottage and water-wise gardens where year-round raspberry-pink colour and constant bird activity are priorities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder planting along paths, fence lines and driveways where the compact habit stays tidy without constant trimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting in parks, public landscapes and large gardens for a bold, long-season nectar corridor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with Westringia, Eremophila and Lomandra for a cohesive, low-water native palette suited to Adelaide's climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer specimen for sunny courtyards, patios and balconies where the vivid flowers add year-round colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\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'Raspberry Dream' is one of those genuinely rare plants that looks good every single month of the year. 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