Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Grevillea

Species:

Grevillea hilliana

USDA Symbol:

GRHI4

Growth Characteristics

Height:

2500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, honeyeaters

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from epicormic buds after fire; typical of many Grevillea species in fire-prone Australian habitats.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal regions, prefers sandy soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; smoke treatment may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI