{"product_id":"bonfire-grevillea-grevillea-hybrid-bonfire","title":"Bonfire Grevillea - Grevillea hybrid 'Bonfire'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBonfire Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea johnsonii\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003ewilsonii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bonfire') is a bushy native shrub of about 2m tall and wide, with vibrant red-pink flowers that bloom on and off throughout the year. Its parents come from opposite sides of the country, which should give it more resilience than most grevilleas. Fine, bronze-tipped leaves and nectar rich flowers make it a feature shrub that native birds visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers right through the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prominent red-pink flowers appear intermittently across the seasons, held at the ends of the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEast meets west.\u003c\/strong\u003e One parent grows in sandstone in New South Wales and the other in sandy soil in south-west Western Australia, so it adapts to a range of climates and soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElegant foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, slender leaves are bronze when new, adding colour between flower flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushy to the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense growth right to the base is what makes an informal hedge work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood for native birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers carry heaps of nectar, so it is a magnet for honeyeaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. The shrubs meet in a loose, flowering screen about 2m high, ideal along a boundary with room to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub in wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it where you can watch the birds, such as outside a window or beside a seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates coastal conditions, so it can be used for exposed gardens near the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bonfire Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny position. It tolerates light frosts, is reported to cope with temperatures down to about -5C, and handles some dry spells and coastal conditions. The mix of eastern and western parentage suggests it will adapt to most climates from subtropical to cool temperate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained soil with a neutral to acid pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch well and water regularly until the plant is established. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser when buds form, and choose one with phosphorus under 3 per cent, because grevilleas are sensitive to phosphorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote new growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bonfire Grevillea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit a long hedge line planted in numbers, and the pots start with more growth. Either way it arrives small, and it takes a couple of seasons to reach its 2m size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eBrowse the grevillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eBirds love these plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/grevillea-care-guide\"\u003eGrevillea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Bonfire as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as an informal hedge. Plant 1.5m apart in a single row and prune lightly after flowering. It is bushy right down to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light frosts and is reported to cope with temperatures down to about -5C, so it suits many southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt blooms intermittently across the year, so winter flowers are likely. Expect bursts of colour rather than one fixed season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787223499071,"sku":"GRE-HYB-BONFIR-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787223531839,"sku":"GRE-HYB-BONFIR-140MM-P10","price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bonfire-grevillea-grevillea-hybrid-bonfire.jpg?v=1792152839","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bonfire-grevillea-grevillea-hybrid-bonfire","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}