Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Grevillea x 'Poorinda Leane'
Poorinda Leane Grevillea
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Height
- 8 to 12 feet
- Width
- 8 to 12 feet
- Flower color
- Soft orange to coral spider-like flower clusters with long curved styles
- Foliage color
- Gray-green finely divided fern like leaves with a soft feathery texture
- Bloom time
- Late winter through spring
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low; very well drained soil drought tolerant once established
- Maintenance
- Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense branching avoid excessive fertilization and summer irrigation
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 9 to 11
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees and other nectar feeding pollinators
About this plant
Grevillea x 'Poorinda Leane' produces clusters of soft orange flowers from late winter into spring, the curved blooms opening in rounded heads along the stems and offering nectar for visiting birds. The blossoms appear among finely divided, fern-like leaves that create a soft, feathery texture along the branches. The gray-green foliage forms a dense evergreen canopy that adds year-round interest.
This hybrid originated in Australia through breeding within the Grevillea genus. In gardens it brings evergreen structure and seasonal color to borders, wildlife plantings, and mild-climate landscapes where the nectar-rich flowers support visiting birds.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Waterwise Gardens · Winter Interest · Hummingbird Gardens
Companion plants
Tickseed · Russian sage · Potentilla · Fountain grass · Basket-of-gold · Lily of the Nile
Design tip
The finely divided foliage gives ‘Poorinda Leane’ a softer texture than many large evergreen shrubs. Use its feathery form to transition between bold-leaved plants and finer grasses or perennials, creating a more gradual change in texture.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
