Grevillea
(gre-vil-lle-a)
The Grevillea family is quite large containing over 250 varieties, all members of the Protea genus.
Grevillea Ivanhoe
Grevillea Ivanhoe is a foliage sold all year round with occasional breaks in supply. Ivanhoe has green and red strong, jagged, saw tooth like leaves.
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Grevillea Johnsonii
Grevillea johnsonii is commonly known as Johnson’s Grevillea or Spider Flower. The striking red to orange flowers are harvested from a large shrub during the Australian spring. Johnsonii is seasonally available.
Flowering Grevillea
Grevillea Flowers are also called “Spider Flowers”. They’re a member of the Protea family of highly unusual exotic flowers. Once native to Australia, Grevillea Flowers are now grown in temperate regions for the floral trade. These very unique flowers are harvested from small trees and shrubs. Vase life is outstanding and they’re seasonally available.
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