Grevillea ‘Bon Accord’
Grevillea ‘Bon Accord’ is a fast-growing, floriferous native shrub known for its vibrant pink-red spider flowers and soft, fine-textured foliage. It’s a hardy and reliable performer that provides year-round colour while attracting birds and pollinators to the garden.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Grevillea ‘Bon Accord’
✔ Masses of bright spider flowers - Produces eye-catching blooms that appear for much of the year.
✔ Fast growth and dense habit - Quickly fills space, making it ideal for screening or feature planting.
✔ Excellent wildlife attraction - Nectar-rich flowers draw in honeyeaters, bees, and butterflies.
✔ Drought-tolerant native shrub - Performs exceptionally well in tough Australian conditions.
✔ Low-maintenance and resilient - Thrives with minimal care once established.
🏡 How to Use Grevillea ‘Bon Accord’ in Your Garden
✅ Informal screening - Forms a dense shrub perfect for soft, natural privacy.
✅ Feature planting - Its colourful blooms make it a standout highlight in mixed native beds.
✅ Wildlife-friendly gardens - Ideal for supporting local bird and insect activity.
✅ Coastal or dry-climate landscapes - Handles harsh conditions when given well-drained soil.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 1.2 to 1.5 metres apart for an effective screen or full garden display. For a denser look, plant slightly closer together.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.
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Mulching & Fertilising: No additional mulching or fertiliser is needed, and Grevilleas prefer low-phosphorus soil, making them naturally low-maintenance.
❔ FAQs About Grevillea ‘Bon Accord’
How tall and wide does ‘Bon Accord’ grow?
It typically reaches 2 to 3 metres high and spreads 1.5 to 2 metres wide, forming an upright, dense shrub.
How long does it flower?
It blooms for most of the year, with peak flowering in spring and autumn.
Is it easy to prune?
Yes, light pruning after flowering maintains shape and encourages a compact, bushy form.
Can it tolerate full sun?
It thrives in full sun and will also tolerate light shade, though flowering is best with strong sunlight.
Is it suitable for coastal areas?
Yes, it performs well in coastal environments as long as the soil is free-draining.
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