{"product_id":"ivanhoe-grevillea-grevillea-x-caleyi-ivanhoe","title":"Ivanhoe Grevillea - Grevillea x caleyi 'Ivanhoe'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIvanhoe Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003ecaleyi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ivanhoe') is a vigorous native shrub that reaches about 3m high and 3m to 5m wide. Deeply toothed leaves flush copper-brown with each burst of new growth, and purple-red brush flowers appear from spring through to autumn. It grows fast, feeds birds, and makes an informal hedge or screen, particularly in cooler southern and inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a vigorous shrub that fills a space quickly and reaches screening height fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple-red brushes appear from spring through to autumn, a long season by any measure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper-toned new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The toothed leaves flush copper-brown, so the plant looks good even between flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wildlife garden staple.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers attract birds, and the dense shrub offers shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandy for cut foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long, branching stems are grown for cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row. It is wide-spreading, so this spacing joins up within a few seasons and gives a full, flowering screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it as the tall, bird-attracting backbone of a native bed, with smaller shrubs in front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge cool-climate gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In southern and inland gardens, where many warmth-loving grevilleas struggle, it grows with little fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ivanhoe Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for maximum flowering, though it will also grow in part shade. It is very suitable for southern and inland areas where it is cooler, and it is reasonably frost hardy. It also tolerates humidity, so hinterland gardens further north can grow it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained soil. Avoid sites where water collects, and mulch to keep the roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, which usually takes around 12 weeks. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser when buds form, with phosphorus under 3 per cent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune to control growth if needed. Because it is vigorous, a light shaping after flowering keeps it tidy and stops the lower branches from sprawling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Ivanhoe Grevillea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small young plant that puts on growth quickly in warm weather. Its branches start upright, then spread towards the horizontal as it matures. Our grower does not always have tube stock to send. When the tube reads sold out, the notify button on the page will email you the day it is available again.\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 full grevillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\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\u003eHow far apart should I plant Ivanhoe for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 2m apart in a single row. It spreads 3m to 5m wide, so closer planting only crowds the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Ivanhoe frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is reasonably frost hardy, and it is best suited to cooler southern and inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it related to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name marks it as a Grevillea caleyi hybrid, and caleyi is endangered in the wild north of Sydney. Ivanhoe itself is an easy, adaptable garden plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790330724671,"sku":"GRE-CAL-IVANHO-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ivanhoe-grevillea-grevillea-x-caleyi-ivanhoe.jpg?v=1792207381","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/ivanhoe-grevillea-grevillea-x-caleyi-ivanhoe","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}