{"product_id":"strawberry-sundae-grevillea-grevillea-strawberry-sundae","title":"Strawberry Sundae Grevillea - Grevillea 'Strawberry Sundae'","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrawberry Sundae Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Strawberry Sundae') is a bushy native shrub, 1 to 2m tall and up to 1.5m wide, with bottlebrush flowers in peach and lemon-cream, each topped with a red stigma. The ferny, deeply lobed foliage stays soft and attractive all year, and the flowers last for long periods in winter and spring. It is a versatile size for a low informal hedge, a feature plant or a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tone flowers with a red tip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach and lemon-cream blooms with a contrasting red stigma give each flower head plenty of detail up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers through winter and spring.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottlebrush blooms last for long periods in the cooler months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerny foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, deeply lobed leaves keep the shrub looking fresh when it is not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA versatile size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1 to 2m tall and up to 1.5m wide it fits hedges, borders and big containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWild birds visit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters flock to grevilleas at dusk and dawn, and this one is no exception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow informal hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a row. At up to 1.5m wide the shrubs link into a soft hedge, and light pruning after flowering holds it near the low end of its height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a single plant beside a path or door, where the flowers can be seen up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a big pot with a free-draining mix. Water pots more often than garden beds, and feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Strawberry Sundae Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun suits it best. It tolerates light frost and copes with subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates. In regions with hard frosts, keep it in a sheltered spot or in a pot you can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained clay loam or sandy soil with a neutral to acid pH. Grevilleas tolerate dry spells but not soggy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water for the first 8 to 12 weeks until established. 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 Light pruning after flowering promotes dense growth. That is usually all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberry Sundae Grevillea is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes arrive small, so expect a little patience before the first flowers, then a steady build as the shrub fills out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out. Press the notify button on the page and we will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eBrowse all our grevilleas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/grevillea-care-guide\"\u003eThe grevillea care guide, including the phosphorus rule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants that suit pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare other hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Strawberry Sundae and Strawberry Blonde?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth have bottlebrush flowers and soft lobed foliage. Strawberry Sundae is the smaller shrub, at 1 to 2m tall and up to 1.5m wide, with peach and lemon-cream flowers. Strawberry Blonde grows 2 to 3m tall and 3 to 4m wide, with maroon and caramel flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a large container with a free-draining mix. Water pots more often than garden beds, and use a native fertiliser with phosphorus under 3 per cent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need much pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light prune after flowering promotes dense growth. That is usually all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790334361919,"sku":"GRE-HYB-STRAWB-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/strawberry-sundae-grevillea-grevillea-strawberry-sundae.jpg?v=1792207648","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/strawberry-sundae-grevillea-grevillea-strawberry-sundae","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}