Cherry Pie Grevillea

Cherry Pie Grevillea (Grevillea 'Cherry Pie') is a large, feathery shrub of 1.5m to 1.8m tall and wide, covered in deep pink-red, nectar-rich flowers in winter and spring and sporadically at other times. Bred in central Queensland, it tolerates humidity, frost and drought once established, and it should accept alkaline soils better than most grevilleas. It is roughly half the size of the old favourite 'Elegance'.

Why you'll love it

• Winter colour. Large deep pink-red flowers arrive in winter and spring, when most gardens have little in bloom.
• Nectar for wildlife. The flowers are rich in nectar for birds and mammals.
• Humidity, frost and drought tolerant. Bred in central Queensland, it handles humidity and, once established, frost and dry spells.
• A possible lime tolerator. It should tolerate alkaline soils, unlike many other grevilleas, though it is worth testing in your own garden.
• Feathery, fine foliage. Slender leaves give a soft, textured look between flowering flushes.

Where it works best

Native and wildlife gardens. Group it with other natives to give birds winter nectar.

Coastal gardens. It is recommended for coastal gardens, so it earns a place in a seaside planting of natives.

Winter feature shrub. Plant 1.5m apart in a border, or use it alone where you can see the flowers from a window.

Growing Cherry Pie Grevillea in Australia

Position and climate. Full sun to part shade. It was bred in central Queensland and also does well in southern Victoria, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens.

Soil. Free-draining clay, sandy or loam soil. It should tolerate alkaline soils better than most grevilleas, but test it before you commit a whole bed.

Water and feed. Water during the first 8 to 12 weeks, 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 can be sensitive to phosphorus.

Pruning. Prune if needed after flowering to keep it bushy.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell Cherry Pie Grevillea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Young tubestock flowers may emerge pale pink and deepen as the plant matures. Plants arrive small, and need a couple of seasons to reach their full size.

Availability of tube stock depends on our grower. When the tube shows as sold out, use the notify button on the page and we will email you the day it is back.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

• Browse our grevilleas
• Plants that attract birds
• Plants for coastal areas
• Grevillea care guide

Common questions

Why are my first flowers pale pink?

Young tubestock flowers may emerge pale pink. The deep pink-red colour develops as the plant matures.

Will it grow in alkaline soil?

It should tolerate alkaline soils better than most grevilleas. We suggest you test it in a small area first, since results vary.

Is it hardy in humid climates?

Yes. It was bred in central Queensland and is humidity tolerant, and it also grows happily in southern Victoria.