Grevillea 'Big Bird' | fern-like leaves, cotton-candy-pink blossoms - Protea Plants
Grevillea 'Big Bird' Plant
Grevillea 'Big Bird', protea plants, are popular cultivar of Grevillea robusta, commonly known as the southern silky oak. It is a striking evergreen shrub or small tree that is valued for its attractive foliage and large, showy flowers. Grevillea 'Big Bird' plant features large, deeply-lobed, fern-like leaves that are green on top and silvery underneath, giving the plant an attractive two-toned appearance. It typically produces stunning, terminal clusters of pink flowers that are rich in nectar and are highly attractive to birds, bees, and other pollinators. The flowers are known for their long, elegant appearance and can bloom throughout the year, with the peak bloom occurring in the spring and early summer.
Growing Zone:
Grevillea 'Big Bird' plant is native to Australia and is well-suited to warm temperate and subtropical regions. It is generally recommended for USDA hardiness zones 9-11, where it can thrive in a variety of soil types as long as they are well-drained. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and is relatively drought-tolerant once established. In cooler climates, 'Big Bird' can be grown in containers and brought indoors during the winter or treated as an annual.
When cultivating Grevillea 'Big Bird', it's important to provide it with a well-drained soil mix, protect it from frost in cooler regions, and avoid overwatering, particularly in winter. Additionally, regular pruning after flowering can help maintain a compact, bushy shape and promote future blooms.
📂Category: shrub
👩👦 Family: Proteaceae
🌷Flower Color: cotton candy
🚦Height: 6-10 ft
🚥Width: 4-6 ft
🍃Tolerate: drought, coastal, dry wind
💧Water Needs: low
💪Hardy: 25F
🌤️ Exposure: full sun
🏠 Indoor/Outdoor: outdoor
🙌Drainage: well-drained soil
🌱Soil Type: sand, no phosphorus
🌍 Origin: Australia
🌻 Sunset zones: 8-11
🕊️Attract: birds, insects
🎈Fun Facts: 'Big Bird' Grevillea - evergreen shrub for background, containers, or kids' gardens!