Botanical Name
Grevillea bipinnatifida
Common Name
Fuchsia Grevillea
Description
Fuchsia Grevillea is a distinctive native shrub renowned for its striking red tubular flowers and delicate fern-like foliage that creates elegant textural displays. This attractive species produces clusters of bright red flowers that hang like miniature fuchsias, attracting honeyeaters and other nectar-feeding birds throughout the flowering season. The deeply divided, soft green leaves provide beautiful contrast and remain attractive year-round. Extremely hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade positions. Perfect for bird gardens, native landscapes, and feature plantings where distinctive flowers and wildlife attraction are desired.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 1-3 meters, Spread: 1.5-2.5 meters
Grevillea bipinnatifida naturally occurs in southwestern Western Australia, thriving in sandy, well-drained soils with excellent drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in Mediterranean-type climates.
Cultural SIgnificance
Traditionally valued by Aboriginal peoples as part of the diverse Grevillea genus, which provided important nectar sources and materials for various cultural and practical applications.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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