{"product_id":"poorinda-peter-grevillea-grevillea-hybrid-poorinda-peter","title":"Poorinda Peter Grevillea - Grevillea hybrid 'Poorinda Peter'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoorinda Peter Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea acanthifolia\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003elongifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Poorinda Peter') is a fast-growing, spreading native shrub 2m to 3m tall and 2m to 4m wide. Rich bronze new foliage matures to deep green, and burgundy-purple toothbrush flowers open from winter, peaking in late spring and summer. It is an old cultivar that is usually hard to find, and it makes a dense hedge or screen, even on exposed sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young leaves flush a rich bronze before maturing to deep green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA very long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy-purple flowers appear year round, starting in winter and peaking in late spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood on exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense, spreading growth stands up well to wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost and some dry spells once established, and it grows happily in Canberra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelter for birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers feed nectar-eating birds, and the dense foliage gives them cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screens and dense hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. The wide, spreading growth closes the gaps within a few seasons, leaving a dense screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it on open, windy boundaries where its dense foliage breaks the wind and shelters birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a feature shrub, it brings burgundy flowers to the garden when winter has taken most other colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Poorinda Peter Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best flowering. It tolerates frost and some dry periods once established, and it grows happily in Canberra, so it suits cooler southern and inland gardens as well as warm temperate ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil. Its parents come from swampy ground and riverbanks, so it may tolerate wetter soil than most grevilleas, but do not plant it in a bog.\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 yearly after the heaviest flowering for a neat appearance and to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Poorinda Peter Grevillea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and in 300mm pots singly. The 300mm pots give an established plant for an instant screen or feature, while tubes are the economical choice for a longer planting. Expect strong growth once the soil is warm. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the page reads sold out, use the notify button and you will get an email the day it returns.\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\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy 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\u003eIs Poorinda Peter frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates frost once established and grows happily in Canberra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom winter, with a peak in late spring and summer. Some flowers appear year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1.5m apart for a dense hedge or screen. It spreads 2m to 4m, so closer planting only crowds the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790332395839,"sku":"GRE-HYB-POORIN-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790332461375,"sku":"GRE-HYB-POORIN-300MM","price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/poorinda-peter-grevillea-grevillea-hybrid-poorinda-peter.jpg?v=1792207425","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/poorinda-peter-grevillea-grevillea-hybrid-poorinda-peter","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}