{"product_id":"grevillea-rosmarinifolia-scarlet-sprite","title":"Grevillea rosmarinifolia 'Scarlet Sprite'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet Sprite Grevillea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eGrevillea rosmarinifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Scarlet Sprite’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proteaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eAustralian cultivar (derived from eastern Australian species)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact evergreen native shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Scarlet Sprite’ is a compact, hardy native flowering shrub prized for its masses of vivid scarlet-red spider flowers and neat, rounded form. Exceptionally well suited to Adelaide and South Australian conditions, it thrives in heat, wind and dry soils, making it a reliable choice for waterwise and native gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eFlowering from autumn through winter and into spring, this variety provides valuable nectar for birds when many other plants are quiet. Its dense growth and fine foliage make it perfect for low hedges, borders and feature planting in sunny landscapes.\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 0.8–1.2 m H × 1.0–1.5 m W\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, narrow rosemary-like leaves in mid-green to grey-green tones; evergreen with a slightly prickly texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright scarlet-red spider flowers along stems; autumn–spring peak flowering\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage with strong flowering through the cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to honeyeaters and nectar-feeding birds, plus insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drought tolerance once established; Excellent heat tolerance; Good wind tolerance; Moderate coastal tolerance (second-line; not direct salt spray); Light frost tolerant; Requires free-draining soil; dislikes waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low hedge\/border: space 0.8–1 m apart; Mass planting: 2–3 plants per m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic\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 compact growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy, loam or gravelly soils; performs well in alkaline and limestone-based Adelaide soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 6–8 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2-3 weeks in summer; occasional deep watering during extended dry periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance; Light prune after main flowering to maintain shape and encourage density; Avoid phosphorus-rich fertilisers; use low-phosphorus native fertiliser sparingly if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25+ years in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia, including Adelaide Plains, Hills and coastal areas (sheltered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline preferred; tolerant of mildly acidic soils if well-drained\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\u003eLow flowering hedge or border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature shrub in bird-attracting native gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-wise and gravel gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent with Correa, Westringia, Lomandra, Eremophila\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for slopes and embankments with good drainage\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\u003cem data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Scarlet Sprite’ delivers brilliant cool-season colour with classic native resilience. 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