Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Grevillea victoriae
Royal Grevillea
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Height
- 6 to 10 feet
- Width
- 6 to 10 feet
- Flower color
- Curved tubular flowers in clusters colored orange red to reddish pink with prominent protruding styles
- Foliage color
- Narrow gray green to silvery green leathery leaves with pale undersides
- Bloom time
- Late winter through spring
- Light
- Full sun to light partial shade
- Water
- Low
- Maintenance
- Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; avoid heavy fertilization
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 8 to 10
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees and other nectar feeding pollinators
About this plant
Grevillea victoriae produces clusters of curved orange to reddish-orange flowers from late winter through spring, each bloom composed of slender segments that arch outward and surround prominent styles. The blossoms gather in rounded clusters along the stems and provide nectar that attracts visiting birds. Narrow, leathery leaves cover the branches, displaying deep green upper surfaces and softly silvery undersides that add subtle contrast to the foliage.
Native to southeastern Australia, particularly mountainous regions of Victoria and New South Wales, Grevillea victoriae grows naturally in open woodland habitats. In gardens it adds evergreen structure to borders and wildlife-friendly plantings where the colorful winter flowers bring seasonal interest.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Waterwise Gardens · Winter Interest · Hummingbird Gardens
Companion plants
Yucca · New Zealand flax · Ice plant · Red hot poker · Crocosmias · Smoke bush
Design tip
Royal Grevillea’s winter flowers make it useful for extending color beyond the usual growing season. Position it where it can be seen from frequently used indoor spaces, bringing its orange-red blooms into view during colder months.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Washington Park Arboretum.
