Rank Species | Genus Grevillea Higher classification Spider flower | |
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Similar Spider flower, Proteas, Grevillea ripicola, Grevillea synapheae, Grevillea tetragonoloba | ||
Grevillea wilsonii, also known as Wilson's grevillea or native fuchsia, is a shrub which is endemic to the southwest of Western Australia. It usually grows to 1.5m in height and width and produces brilliant red flowers, which later blacken, between July and December. (late winter to early summer) in its native range
The species was first formally described by botanist Allan Cunningham, his description published in Thomas Braidwood Wilson's Narrative of a Voyage Round the World in 1835. The specific epithet honours Wilson.
Cultivation
This species requires a well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is from cuttings; grafting on the east coast of Australia may ensure greater reliability.
References
Grevillea wilsonii Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA